as in jewelry
slang
decorative objects (such as earrings, rings, necklaces, and bracelets) worn on the body
She joked that she was wearing so much ice that she nearly blinded herself looking into the well-lit mirror.
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1
as in to ensure
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 to murder
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 ice
Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Bartenders here don’t dilute their cocktails prior to pouring, dry shaking instead to incorporate cocktails before pouring into frozen glassware and topping with soft, pillowy ice mounds.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Sam Reinhart, who was on a nowhere team in Buffalo before Zito got him, iced the game with a fifth goal off a face-off.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Noun
After the Stars lost 6-3 in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals against the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night, Benn was the last Stars player off the ice as the team headed towards the tunnel.
—Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Bartenders here don’t dilute their cocktails prior to pouring, dry shaking instead to incorporate cocktails before pouring into frozen glassware and topping with soft, pillowy ice mounds.
—Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 May 2025
Verb
Mini Sparkly Vanilla Sunset Doughnut: A miniature Original Glazed doughnut dipped in yellow vanilla flavored icing and pink sanding sugar.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Sam Reinhart, who was on a nowhere team in Buffalo before Zito got him, iced the game with a fifth goal off a face-off.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Pearls Few pieces of jewelry evoke the same timeless elegance and refined grace as pearls.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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The key is in the posture and the details: platform sandals, dark sunglasses with precise lines, minimal jewelry that doesn't compete with the silhouette, and a compact bag that accentuates the structure.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
31 May 2025
Verb
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The design also balances user experience with publisher ecosystem health by ensuring clear attribution and driving traffic back to original sources.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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By sending toddlers off on baby trains, the Foundling worked to preserve the minority Catholic faith against encroachment by Protestant charities like the CAS, ensuring that Catholic culture would be perpetuated and reproduced across the United States.—
Time,
Time,
28 May 2025
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Officially, the Prime Video series (premiering May 29) is an adaptation of the 2019 novel by Alafair Burke, about a pair of estranged siblings, played by Jessica Biel and Elizabeth Banks, reuniting when one’s husband is murdered.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
26 May 2025
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Trump contends that white South African farmers are being murdered in a racially motivated genocide, and that the South African government has permitted itself to seize their land.—
Clarence Page,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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For example, a store in Austin could stock festival outfits during SXSW, or a store in Chicago might promote warm beverages or winter accessories ahead of a cold snap.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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She is charged with one felony count of accessory after the fact.—
Louis Casiano , Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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Companies that issue stablecoins are meant to hold reserves of other assets to back their coins and assure buyers about their value.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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The board members, who will ultimately adopt the new 20-year strategic plan later this year, will help railroad officials shape the plan, Noland assured him.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Milk was assassinated in 1978 by a former colleague on the board.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
23 May 2025
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The day after John F. Kennedy was assassinated, a little over four years earlier in 1963, Hartford Public Schools held a half-day so students could grieve.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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All they were guaranteed was pay for their work and a chance to apply for the lucrative scholarships.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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It was built after decades of fraud to guarantee that votes are counted, verified, and trusted.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Men and boys have been targeted and slain on ethnic grounds.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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He was booked into Metro Jail the night of June 1. 'Saddened and heartbroken': Attack rocks Boulder days after Israeli staffers slain Questions surround security protocols at the event The Saenger Theatre did not immediately respond to requests for comment on June 2.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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