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
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Best of all, these winter boots are constructed of a buttery smooth, luxe-looking upper made of waterproof premium leather that impressively wicks away any trace of rain, ice, or snow.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander missed a contested layup on the ensuing possession and Darius Garland, who had 18 points, iced the game with a layup with 27 seconds left.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
But how about combating water damage by checking roofs, gutters and downspouts for ice clogs?
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Best of all, these winter boots are constructed of a buttery smooth, luxe-looking upper made of waterproof premium leather that impressively wicks away any trace of rain, ice, or snow.
—Jennifer Chan, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Horned Frogs got a stop on the other end and then freshman Micah Robinson iced the game with two free throws to keep the Horned Frogs undefeated at Schollmaier Arena this season.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025
Gilgeous-Alexander missed a contested layup on the ensuing possession and Darius Garland, who had 18 points, iced the game with a layup with 27 seconds left.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Deco collectors are driven by not only the style of the jewelry but also the makers.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The author accessorized with her engagement ring and jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.—
WWD Staff,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Getting Rain This Weekend Assemble an emergency kit in advance to ensure your family's safety during a flood.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Her post hints at her lifestyle enough to attract similar people while ensuring others don’t discount her.—
Violet Piper,
Curbed,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Most people know the end of the story of Selena Quintanilla, the pop star who brought Tejano music to the mainstream before she was tragically murdered at the age of 23.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2025
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After James Blue was murdered inside his car in January 2022, the Lillys attempted to retrieve a puppy litter valued at over $50,000 from Capt. Blue.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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What to expect: Name-brand men’s and women’s accessories, clothes, jewelry, shoes and home décor.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Upon her departure, the singer changed into a tweed skirt suit, keeping the same accessories.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The Sheriff’s Office assured family and friends of people incarcerated at the three jails that none of them were currently threatened by the fire.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2025
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But, rest assured NBA fans, O’Neal and Smith are coming back.—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Garfield was assassinated by a disgruntled and delusional office-seeker named Charles Guiteau.—
Mo Rocca,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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The mountain’s name will revert to Mount McKinley, named for William McKinley, the 25th President of the United States, who was assassinated on September 14, 1901.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside Online,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Russell’s case represents one of the last gasps of the Biden administration’s hard-charging approach to tackling violent far-right extremism that is all but guaranteed to change during US president Donald Trump’s second term in office.—
Ali Winston,
WIRED,
29 Jan. 2025
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If Venezuelans, Nicaraguans, and Cubans are sent there, they are almost guaranteed not to find jobs.—
Will Freeman,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Putin cannot slay inflation because Russian interest rates are already at a whopping 21%, and the Russian ruble is collapsing.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
TIME,
23 Jan. 2025
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With Mikko camped out to his right midway through the second stanza, Makar beat DeSmith glove-side with a wrister from the blue line for his 100th career goal, slaying the Avs’ power-play dragon and becoming the fastest active defenseman in the NHL to hit the century mark as a pro.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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