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adjective

Definition of icednext
as in frosted

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verb

past tense of ice
1
as in assured
to make sure, certain, or safe with that win, the team has pretty much iced a spot in the play-offs

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2
as in assassinated
slang to put to death deliberately that gang leader wouldn't hesitate to ice anyone who tries to invade his turf

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Recent Examples of iced
Adjective
The iced Americano is aerated to create creamy, cascading effects, which are its only real selling points. — Tim Carman, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 Open House will serve breakfast, with a menu that includes breakfast sandwiches, Original Recipe tenders, Hashbrown Sticks, Mini Cronuts, coffee, and iced lattes. — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026
Verb
Then Likely converted two third downs on the Giants’ final drive that eventually iced the game in victory formation. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 Back in July, in line with National Blueberry Month, the Southern doughnut chain released Original Glazed Blueberry Flavored Doughnuts, hot off the line and generously iced. — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for iced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iced
  1. frosted
  2. assured
  3. assassinated
  4. frozen
  5. ensured
  6. murdered
  7. refrigerated
  8. guaranteed
Adjective
  • High school student Bella Dubrovsky beamed proudly next to her tray of artfully frosted sugar cookies.
    — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The interior swims in faded blues, mint greens and powdery neutrals with neoclassical moldings, offset by black lacquer, frosted glass, mosaics and polished metal.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of frosted
Verb
  • As had been anticipated, the Milwaukee Braves were assured of permission to take their game to Atlanta next season at a meeting of the National League here Thursday.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Documents released show health officials were still finding evidence of asbestos nearly 10 months after the attacks, even though government officials repeatedly assured New Yorkers the air around Ground Zero was safe to breathe.
    — Nicole Alarcon, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • Riehle made it to Broadway in 1986 with a role in the Emily Mann drama Execution of Justice, which centered on the trial of Dan White, who assassinated San Francisco mayor George Moscone and city supervisor Harvey Milk in 1978.
    — Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier that year, King had been assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee.
    — Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of assassinated
Adjective
  • Still other ultraprocessed foods – including sauces, condiments and ready-to-heat dishes like frozen dinners – show no consistent links to people’s health one way or the other.
    — Garrett M. Broad, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Apple Turnovers Grandma always appreciated a smart shortcut, and these apple turnovers have that—frozen puff pastry makes the crust on these turnovers quick and easy.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of frozen
Verb
  • The proper form would have been to ask for agreement on the leftovers — or order one item directly to-go, which would have ensured your husband did not go hungry, even if your siblings still were.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 14 Oct. 2026
  • When the optimal price rose from one day to the next, the governor ensured that the new higher price was recommended.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensured
Verb
  • The flow of money from Qatar into Gaza has taken on new significance since October 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists stormed southern Israel, murdered some 1,200 people, and took 251 more hostage.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The child was Leslie Ann Downey, one of five victims murdered by Ian Brady and Myra Hindley between 1963 and 1965.
    — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of murdered
Adjective
  • It is also designed to fit almost any dry van or refrigerated trailer.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Some refrigerated and frozen food display cases remained out of service Tuesday.
    — Angela Charlton, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Verb
  • When the Brewers and Rays meet in Game 1 of the World Series on Friday, a first-time champion will be guaranteed.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because Shirts is running unopposed, he’s guaranteed to be reelected to the same seat for a term starting in January.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of guaranteed

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“Iced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iced. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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