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
Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
There was light snow and traces of ice reported around the time of the crash and the temperature was about 12 degrees.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Winning the murder mystery almost feels like icing, though, because Windey had already charmed, entertained, and won the hearts of so many of us watching at home.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Snorkeling, surfing, and bird-watching are also popular throughout the island, as is hunting down the best shave ice and poke.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
There was light snow and traces of ice reported around the time of the crash and the temperature was about 12 degrees.
—Alexandra Skores, CNN, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
But the Raptors got a pair of free throws from York, three more from Nettles and five clutch strokes by Noone in the last 33 seconds to ice it.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2025
Winning the murder mystery almost feels like icing, though, because Windey had already charmed, entertained, and won the hearts of so many of us watching at home.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Girl, never give a man your emotionally significant jewelry! 63.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
21 Mar. 2025
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Styled by Lyn Alyson, the singer completed her look with gold statement jewelry by Alexis Bittar, including chunky bracelets and drop earrings.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After six Black men were quickly sentenced to death, the appeal made its way to the highest court, which ruled that federal courts could step in to ensure that defendants receive a fair trial at the state level.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
29 Mar. 2025
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Replacement is important, especially for those with allergies, to ensure a good night's sleep and stay healthy.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Just ask Davinci Leonard, who’s accused of murdering two teenagers at the Westgate Mall Saturday night.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Mar. 2025
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Cordelia Cupp arrives at the White House tasked with solving whether chief usher A.B. Wynter (an impactful Giancarlo Esposito who stepped in for the late Andre Braugher) killed himself or was murdered during a state dinner.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lawrence has managed to craft one of the most enviable cold weather wardrobes, looking to Scandi brands for their heavy duty coats, The Row accessories and covetable vintage bags, and classic flannels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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This bold fusion of luxury and streetwear sets a new standard in high-end accessories.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Canepa assured the public the board, despite working closely with Callagy, would treat the claim objectively.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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The Android-maker has already expanded Play Protect to assure apps from any source, and says this will now be strengthened.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The expiration date marks the day the Prime Minister of Granada, Maurice Bishop, was assassinated by a firing squad, which was followed by a U.S. military invasion.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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One 1964 document showed that two intelligence assets discussed potentially assassinating Castro under the administration of President Lyndon Johnson.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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However, the study found that these content licensing deals did not guarantee accurate citation in chatbot responses.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
18 Mar. 2025
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The deal includes $89 million guaranteed, according to ESPN.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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That film’s prescient plot caught a lot of folks’ attention in December, when real-life United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson was slain on a New York City sidewalk, allegedly by 26-year-old Jigsaw wannabe Luigi Mangione.—
Benjamin Svetkey and Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The number of people slain so far in 2025: 74. Chicago homicides, by year Data for 2025 is updated through March 12, 2025.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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