as in clam
a cold aloof person
his wife is such an icicle you're lucky to get so much as a greeting from her
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Recent Examples of icicle
This melting snow then runs downwards and refreezes, causing, in some cases, some pretty scary looking icicles.
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains.
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Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
In fact, a slow drip from a spigot can freeze into an icicle that traps water in your pipes.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
But the sight of big icicles hanging from the gutters, ice patches on the roof or previous ice dams in the past are all signs that a homeowner should beware, Josh Klimas, general manager at Milwaukee's Ridge Top Exteriors told the Journal Sentinel Dec. 10.
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Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
Shouldered by sandstone cliffs, these caves in Bayfield, Wisconsin, form when water—and, notably, waves—that would normally flow through the sandstone freezes instead, birthing icicles, columns, and curtains.
—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
In fact, a slow drip from a spigot can freeze into an icicle that traps water in your pipes.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
But the sight of big icicles hanging from the gutters, ice patches on the roof or previous ice dams in the past are all signs that a homeowner should beware, Josh Klimas, general manager at Milwaukee's Ridge Top Exteriors told the Journal Sentinel Dec. 10.
—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for icicle
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This National Historic Landmark on the Freedom Trail is lauded for its quintessential New England seafood, from fresh oysters to classic clam chowder.
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Kelsey passes around a bowl of clam shells with questions written on them as Liz gnaws on a corn on the cob.
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Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic — which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people — and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
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Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
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Ideal for a breezy, no-makeup makeup look, the formula comes in a portable stick and is easy to blend using fingers only.
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It’s topped with chamoy, an orange slice instead of lime (although there is a slice of lime in the drink) plus a Tamarindo stick.
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How to Reset Caffeine Tolerance Without Crashing If cold turkey sounds brutal, taper.
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The cleanest method is a gradual taper rather than going cold turkey.
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“Icicle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icicle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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