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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 researchers sandwiched the specimen between two aluminum plates, heating one to 104 °F (40 °C) and cooling the other with iced water. — New Atlas, 29 July 2026 The iced hojicha latte highlights those roasted and nutty flavors of the Japanese green tea for a complex but earthy addition to the coffee and tea selections, and is ideal for those especially hot summer days in the city. — Carissa Chesanek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Verb
He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Except Dach, Bolduc and Kapanen were also on the ice in overtime of Game 2 against the Lightning, when Dach was charged with getting a puck deep for a change and iced it instead, with the Lightning scoring the winner off the ensuing faceoff. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 May 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
  • The bakery specializes in the homespun, a frosted doughnut-meets-muffin confection.
    — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
  • The vacuum’s lines are streamlined, with subtle, chamfered edges, and the base station features a sleek, square silhouette, frosted glass surfaces, and lighting strips to prevent it from being just another bulky home appliance.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 July 2026
Definition of frosted
Verb
  • Max Greenfield is sharing an update on the New Girl reunion, and fans can rest assured about the development.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 31 July 2026
  • Through a transparent and accountable supply chain, brands can strengthen consumer trust, assured that their cotton is sourced from a program committed to continuous environmental stewardship and verifiable accountability.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • In the days after the Zacatecas slayings, a mayor was assassinated in his office in the central state of Morelos and a journalist was shot dead in Oaxaca, in the south.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
  • What happened Vance Boelter, the man who assassinated former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) and her husband at their home last summer, was sentenced on Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years in prison.
    — Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 24 July 2026
Definition of assassinated
Adjective
  • Hamm wore an arm brace during filming after a baseball injury, while Peet worked through a frozen shoulder in Season 1.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Protect Your Pipes According to Feng, one of the most costly consequences of a power outage can be frozen pipes.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of frozen
Verb
  • Nick Aldis At WWE SummerSlam, Gunther ensured that Nick Aldis’ return to the ring was cut short.
    — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The city has since ensured the system is not connected to any public-facing internet networks and is meeting with its technology provider about remediation.
    — Nicole Sganga, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of ensured
Verb
  • One actor who is less likely to return in a present-day capacity is Zayas, whose character, Victor Ochoa, was murdered in the season 1 finale.
    — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
  • Dennis Rader murdered 10 people in the Wichita, Kansas, area between 1974 and 1991 while living what appeared to be a normal suburban life with his family.
    — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of murdered
Adjective
  • Keep refrigerated foods cold, store leftovers promptly and always check for signs of spoilage such as an off smell, mold or changes in texture.
    — LeeAnn Weintraub, Oc Register, 25 July 2026
  • Each new shipment of sod that arrived in refrigerated trucks costs about $250,000 — and teams likely would have to replace that sod at least once during an NFL season.
    — A.J. Perez, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Verb
  • Once power availability is guaranteed, funding shifts toward the physical infrastructure itself, including the building shell and critical mechanical systems such as chillers, generators and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS).
    — Dr. Dick Bridy, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • With a new three-year deal worth up to $75 million and $51 million guaranteed, Robinson reset the running back market.
    — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
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