as in frosted
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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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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
Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
DeZarate used an iced jade roller to bring down any puffiness and massaged my skin with La Mer Moisturizing Matte Lotion for that truly luxurious feel.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
For the second game in a row, McMann iced a win with an empty net goal.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Starbucks offered iced energy drinks for a limited time in 2024; executives said Thursday that customizable energy drinks would appear on the Starbucks menu soon.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026
DeZarate used an iced jade roller to bring down any puffiness and massaged my skin with La Mer Moisturizing Matte Lotion for that truly luxurious feel.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Lamar High School graduate made arguably the biggest play of the game, helping slow down LenDale White for a stop on fourth-and-2 late in the fourth quarter — with Bush curiously not on the field — when a first down would’ve iced the game for USC and clinched its third straight national title.
—Greg Rajan, Houston Chronicle, 4 Feb. 2026
For the second game in a row, McMann iced a win with an empty net goal.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iced
Adjective
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The cool-toned colors typically live in the blue or neutral family, with a focus on a frosted—not bold—finish.—
Alexis Berger,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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Many use their house name or logo on little keepsakes like custom matchboxes and those fan-favorite frosted plastic cups as well as welcome elements like the doormat, Tervis tumblers, and linens.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Patients would be assured of receiving settlement money even if the Supreme Court rules in Bayer’s favor.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Sweden has won all six of their matches and is all but assured of a top-four spot and a place in the medal playoffs.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This week in literary history, Malcolm X is assassinated in New York City.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Feb. 2026
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Just days after lawmakers finished business, House DFL leader and former speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were assassinated at their Brooklyn Park home.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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They can be eaten fresh, frozen, or dried, and used as a topping, side, smoothie ingredient, or dessert.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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Remember family movie night, put off yesterday during the frozen march and general strike.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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While the players focused on hoops, Lee’s attire ensured politics stole the spotlight.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Elders, mothers, and young women played central roles as dancers, supported by firekeepers, childcare providers, and meal preparers who ensured that the women could fully engage in their sacred work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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And Hila Abir, the sister of Lotan Abir, also murdered at the Nova festival, spoke at the Knesset hearing.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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Families were ripped apart, with most, including mothers with children and the elderly, sent straight to death in gas chambers that at their peak murdered 6,000 people a day.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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So as well as anyone, Humphries can paint a picture of an ideal Olympic run down the refrigerated track in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, in February.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 Feb. 2026
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The refrigerated deliveries are flexible based on your schedule and feature eco-friendly packaging.—
Trisha Easto,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Though firefighters are on call 24 hours at a time, they are guaranteed 48 hours off directly after every call shift and are not required to drive ambulances — steps which Gannon said the city sees as proof of commitment to a high quality of life for firefighters.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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It’s also guaranteed to wake you up just as well as a fresh cup of Dunkin’ coffee—its scent is Coffee & Cream, after all.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Iced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iced. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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