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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as in frosted
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Recent Examples of iced
Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Switch from iced coffee to hot coffee.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Also on the roster of new bakery items this season is the Mini Cake iced with cream cheese and decorated with buttercream pumpkins—perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be an instant centerpiece for any Friendsgiving table.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Pop in coffee pods or fresh grounds, and choose from drip coffee, iced coffee, lattes, and more.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2025
Switch from iced coffee to hot coffee.
—Malaka Gharib, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Frozen lakes pose danger, officials say Frozen or iced-over lakes can be very dangerous, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) said after the region's recent snowstorms and freezing temperatures.
—David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Sep. 2025
Also on the roster of new bakery items this season is the Mini Cake iced with cream cheese and decorated with buttercream pumpkins—perfect for sharing and guaranteed to be an instant centerpiece for any Friendsgiving table.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iced
Verb
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But with her coalition prospects in doubt, and the party weakened by scandal and voter frustration, her route to Japan’s top job is far from assured.—
Hanako Montgomery,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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While this lucky gambler hit the jackpot, Hard Rock Seminole assured visitors that there are still opportunities to test their own luck.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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It's been one month since Charlie Kirk was assassinated while participating in a debate event at Utah Valley University (UVU), and still several questions remain.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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The passage takes its name from Emperor Commodus, the ruthless leader who governed from 177 to 192 CE and was nearly assassinated in the underground walkway.—
Barbie Latza Nadeau,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Stainless-steel twin vanities are tucked into niches at opposite ends of the 20-foot-long space, while the water closet and double shower are obscured behind frosted glass and metal doors.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
8 Oct. 2025
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The packaging on the two-pack of Philadelphia Original Cream Cheese Frosting says that, to use, bakers should cool their cake completely, spread frosting on top of each layer, store the frosted dessert in the fridge, and enjoy.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This year that profile looks to be ensured by a double whammy.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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Recent upgrades to the Festival’s broadcast technology ensured smooth, high-quality streaming, resulting in a total of 30,000 watchable hours.—
Duante Beddingfield,
Freep.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Most American women who deal with domestic violence and are murdered, are murdered by their intimate partner.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The Sandy Hook massacre, in which 26 people were murdered, including 20 children, generated new debate over gun violence legislation, but Congress took no action.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Raw Bistro Pet Fare is voluntarily recalling two sizes of their frozen beef dog food due to fears the product could be contaminated with salmonella.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Classic Cinnamon Rolls Cinnamon rolls can be difficult to get right, but baking them from frozen makes the process much easier.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ink is barely dry on Filip Gustavsson’s extension, but even though his signature is legible and that $34 million over five years starting next season is guaranteed and legally binding, Gustavsson still had butterflies heading into Thursday’s opener.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Is back pay for furloughed workers legally guaranteed?—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
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Ever since the Cubs executed a blockbuster trade with the Houston Astros last offseason, the likeliest outcome remained Tucker exploring his options as a free agent.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Serpentine tote and Serpenti Forever top-handle purse came dressed in its Calla pattern, this time executed in a textured weave that took between 16 and 41 hours to make out of up to 216 meters of raffia strands.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Iced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iced. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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