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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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
Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
It’s then topped with vanilla cookie pieces, sprinkles and a white icing drizzle.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
How to make mosquito bites stop itching Whenever your insect bites start getting itchy, ice them or apply over-the-counter antihistamine creams or hydrocortisone for anti-inflammatory benefits and relief.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Complaints continued to pour into the Mayor's Action Center — 784 of them — during January as snow hardened to ice on Indianapolis sidewalks and residential roads.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Verb
There were suggestions about doing cloud seeding as early as the 1890s, but work on aircraft icing by General Electric during the 1940s was the ultimate catalyst.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
It’s then topped with vanilla cookie pieces, sprinkles and a white icing drizzle.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
How to make mosquito bites stop itching Whenever your insect bites start getting itchy, ice them or apply over-the-counter antihistamine creams or hydrocortisone for anti-inflammatory benefits and relief.
—Sarah Y. Wu, Glamour, 7 July 2025
Complaints continued to pour into the Mayor's Action Center — 784 of them — during January as snow hardened to ice on Indianapolis sidewalks and residential roads.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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What To Do Peruse 11 blocks of quaint, local shops downtown for jewelry, books, and clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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Admire contemporary paintings, sculptures, fine art photography, furniture, jewelry, and home décor.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Although Bertha has had major societal wins, none of them, however, ensures her position as solidly as this one.—
Ronda Racha Penrice,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
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Vogue's Favorite Japanese Sunscreens Japan has strict sunscreen regulations to ensure high standards and qualities for safety and effectiveness.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Sade Robinson was reported missing before she was found murdered.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
26 July 2025
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At the second meeting, which occurred after Kaye and DeLuca were murdered, officers promised to increase patrolling in Encino-area neighborhoods. July 10, 4:10pm: A neighbor of Kaye and DeLuca called 911 after seeing someone climb the fence to gain access to the couple's property.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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Investing in durability ensures your bag lasts longer and keeps your equipment safe. Consider bags with dedicated compartments for rackets, shoes (ideally a ventilated pocket), apparel, water bottles, balls, and smaller accessories like keys, phone, and grips.—
Will Porter,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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Rounding off the Relay’s talents is a range of accessories, including a usefully short 6cm USB-C-to-USB-C cable, a microfiber cleaning cloth, plus a black cushioned Ripstop bag.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Stability Of Stablecoins Any stablecoin whose basic function is stability with respect to a single fiat currency can only be assured by holding liquid reserves denominated in that fiat.—
Vipin Bharathan,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He’s earned that chance, but in today’s NBA, nobody is assured of anything. Not even a good guy and a good coach like Jamahl Mosley.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The next day, J.F.K. was assassinated, spawning decades of conspiracy theories.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
18 July 2025
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The country’s intelligence services failed to prevent Israel from assassinating many top military officials, and now the Iranian regime is lashing out in all directions.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
17 July 2025
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The landmark amendment guaranteed citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S., even former slaves.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
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The information in this message is based on current interpretations of the law and is not guaranteed.—
Jim Hebets,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Meanwhile in the Russian prison, Hopper (David Harbour) slays a full-size demogorgon with a sword.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
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Among them: The killing of 22-year-old Laken Riley, a Georgia nursing student who was slain last year by a Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
12 July 2025
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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