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
Some customers complain about large icicles and ice dams forming in the winter where there weren’t issues previously, which makes some homeowners question how well the system actually collects runoff.
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Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
That is how a normal icicle forms.
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Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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
See All Example Sentences for icicle
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
That is how a normal icicle forms.
—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
This melting snow then runs downwards and refreezes, causing, in some cases, some pretty scary looking icicles.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for icicle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for icicle
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Artful pizzas go beyond margherita with varieties like a clam pie with funky lemons, confit shallots, and raclette mornay sauce, or a chilaquiles slice with chorizo.
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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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From May through September, long daylight hours also leave more time for kayaking among icebergs, exploring lava fields, horseback riding, geothermal pools, farm stops and wildlife sightings, from puffins to Icelandic horses.
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Oakleaf Lettuce Loose-leaf lettuce like oak leaf lettuce tends to cost considerably more than head lettuce such as iceberg because their production, harvesting, and packaging is more involved.
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Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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Another bears an image of a sheep Statue of Liberty holding a selfie stick instead of a torch.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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