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
Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Picture sinking into a low rattan chair as the hum of conversation rises and the clink of ice carries from the bar.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Except Nix pulled the football down, dodged, and dove across the first-down marker to ice a win.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
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Noun
Greenland has become increasingly important on a geopolitical scale in recent years as melting ice in the Arctic Circle has opened new North Atlantic shipping lanes, drawing interest from U.S. rivals Russia and China.
—Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Picture sinking into a low rattan chair as the hum of conversation rises and the clink of ice carries from the bar.
—Sandals Resorts, AFAR Media, 2 June 2025
Verb
The reporting suggests members of the former president’s Cabinet were iced out toward the end of his term and that only a handful of longtime close advisers and members of his family would interact frequently with the president.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 May 2025
Except Nix pulled the football down, dodged, and dove across the first-down marker to ice a win.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Early Saturday morning, on May 17, social media erupted with videos and posts showing Brown allegedly being jumped by multiple people trying to steal his jewelry outside the event held by influencer Adin Ross at a warehouse.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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There is incredible talent in the jewelry industry.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Thinly sliced raw white onion and dill pickles bring the flavors into focus, ensuring nothing feels too heavy.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Ofir Amir was shot in both legs and survived, as 411 others were murdered and 47 taken hostage.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2025
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Having been accused of murdering Cynthia Fuller’s (Sabrina Grdevich) terminally ill husband, Georgia spent the majority of the season in prison, on house arrest and in and out of the courtroom.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Trophies and rings are the renowned physical marks of success in American sports, but there’s an accessory that has become just as prevalent in championship-winning locker rooms as the shine of platinum or gold: ‘champagne goggles’.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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The trend is a light-hearted, playful style that can be worn as an accessory.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
6 June 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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There are so many cures to be discovered, sources of energy to be revealed – the discoveries that will shape the future and assure American competitiveness into the next century.—
Ann Kirschner,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Musk first announced his support for Trump shortly after the then-candidate was nearly assassinated on stage at a Pennsylvania rally last July.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 June 2025
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This time, he’s tasked with assassinating a powerful member of a secret society of international crime bosses known as the High Table.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Though no losses are never guaranteed, trade structures can guarantee a max loss of a position, using things like call and put spreads to cap downside.—
Alexander S. Blume,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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These Quince flats are made with American cow leather and are guaranteed to be soft, but the real beauty is in the breathable design so your feet won’t get sweaty.—
Michelle Tchea,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
Verb
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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 18 Jun. 2025.
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