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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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
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
After a layup by Yates with 11 seconds left, Perry sank two free throws to ice the victory four seconds later.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Coit then added four throws to ice the game to give him a game-high 29 points.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The two teams exchanged possessions, looking to ice the game.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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Verb
The song begins as a familiar Mustard piano-and-fingersnaps ballad, as Mai flip-flops between icing her lover out and wanting to hold him close.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
After a layup by Yates with 11 seconds left, Perry sank two free throws to ice the victory four seconds later.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Coit then added four throws to ice the game to give him a game-high 29 points.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 8 Feb. 2026
The two teams exchanged possessions, looking to ice the game.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ice
Noun
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Its history begins in the last third of the 19th century, at a time of transition for the Dutch monarchy and also for Europe, when the great royal houses still relied on jewelry as a tool of institutional representation.—
Marta Martínez Tato,
Vanity Fair,
13 Feb. 2026
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The pyramids, the temples, the stunning gold jewelry found in royal tombs — all of these marvels depended on practical, everyday tools wielded by skilled hands.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This low-and-slow process of nuclear fusion in the lowest mass stars ensures that 100% of the raw hydrogen inside of them will eventually burn, fusing to completion.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Feb. 2026
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Trump has sought to avoid a similar fate with his site, which is a much smaller undertaking, and to ensure the initiative delivers visible political payoff.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Attorneys for a Utah woman accused of murdering her husband are seeking a last-minute change of venue, arguing the case has become too well-known locally for justice to be decided by an impartial jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Mangione has been charged with stalking and murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and faces multiple firearm charges.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As for accessories, Bad Bunny wore matching cream gloves and a Royal Oak timepiece from Audemars Piguet.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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That mindset led me to these smart anti-theft accessories and safety devices from Amazon.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This isn’t shaping up as one of those years with a McDavid-level or even Bedard-level prospect waiting with the first pick, but in a way that’s even more incentive to tank for dead last, assuring no worse than a top-three pick in a year where that still might get you the best player.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Vonn clapped back on both, assuring the doctor that her ACL was, in fact, fully torn and the mental performance coach that her life was quite full, thank you very much.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated in September while speaking at a Utah university, established Turning Point USA in 2012 to encourage young people to engage in free speech and advocate for conservative policies.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
6 Feb. 2026
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Harry Jacobs, who was recently named head of the office's criminal division, was also involved in the prosecution of Vance Boelter, the man accused of assassinating former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Whether Republicans and Democrats would be willing to pass another short-term DHS funding extension to buy time for a compromise isn't guaranteed, either.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dalton is guaranteed $2 million in 2026, but Morgan has openly discussed his desire to add a younger, developmental quarterback to the mix behind Young.—
Mike Kaye
February 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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The event paid fitting tribute to the recent passing of actress Catherine O’Hara, who slayed in the 2000 film Best in Show.—
Greg Cote
February 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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The slaying dramatized the perils faced by journalists in Mexico, where scores have been slain in recent years.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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