1
as in ensures
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 murders
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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With so much roasting, baking, and entertaining ahead, a fresh oven ensures your meals taste their best and your kitchen smells inviting—not smoky or burnt.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025 -
Setting that expectation protects your time and ensures your energy is aligned with what actually moves the business forward.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Terrifying beasts, murders most foul, posh French zombies and a sequel to one of the most beloved sitcoms of all time.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The show is not just the story of the fallout after 13-year-old Jamie Miller (Owen Cooper) murders his classmate Katie (Emilia Holliday).—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Boeing’s offer assures workers another year of raises, even for employees already at the top of the pay scale, Gillian said.—
Reuters 23 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
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Adair assures parents that, in all likelihood, kids get more than enough protein from their diets.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
9 Sep. 2025
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Tuition costs are soaring to unmanageable levels, once-stable education paths like computer science are now on rocky ground thanks to AI automation, and a diploma no longer guarantees a six-figure salary.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Researchers also pointed out that this plasma must be additionally heated to reach a temperature of 150 million Kelvin, which guarantees the proper course of the reaction.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means, the two are booked and busy serving gothic style slays all day — with one exception.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Poe spoke with me about the success his company has achieved by aggressively leveraging key pro athletes and sports to help market his business, which insures 250,000 drivers across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.—
Carol Cain,
Freep.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Instead of suggesting steps, the system executes trades in real time, sets stop-loss orders, and updates allocations autonomously.—
Roomy Khan,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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But, like all technologies, each manufacturer executes it differently.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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But with Winston’s newfound powers as the Toxic Avenger, Garbinger soon comes to regret his decision to neglect the janitor-turned-superhero who dispatches of the bad guys in particularly gruesome ways.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The department dispatches for 17 police and fire agencies and the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Ices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ices. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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