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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
Shake gin and agua fresca with ice, strain into a Collins glass filled with ice, and top with sparkling water.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2024
Late in the fourth quarter, Stewart missed two free throws that could have iced the contest and then also missed the potential game-tying layup at the end of the extra period.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Winter hikers will want to invest in a pair of boots that provide reliable grip on snow, ice, and slick trails, so the Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 Gtx Hiking Boots are a no-brainer since they’re fitted with Gore-Tex exteriors alongside a waterproof shell to keep your feet warm and dry all season long.
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These days, anything above a $20M debut in China is icing for the studios.
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Noun
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Kardashian wore the jewelry for the first time in public at the 2024 LACMA Art+Film Gala last weekend.Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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The jewelry in the show was an extension of this aesthetic, too.Jennifer Weil, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The thinking is, if even a few missiles survive a nuclear first strike, there will be enough firepower left in the opponent’s arsenal to wipe out several major cities of the aggressor, therefore ensuring neither side is unable to escape the consequences of nuclear actions.Brad Lendon, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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Portrait of an Indigenous Womxn [Removed] commemorated murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The onetime president pretended to be murdered in a 1963 homemade spy movie.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 20 Nov. 2024
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Early 2024 Cyber Monday fashion, beauty deals Clothing, accessories, beauty products and swanky luggage to carry it all in, these major retailers have the following Cyber Monday deals: Béis Travel, save money with this coupon code Flying anywhere soon?John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Her accessories, the room’s soothing décor, and even her soft clothes and fuzzy blankets complement and extend the world of her games.Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2024
Verb
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Rest assured, the couple is still together and posts each other on Instagram constantly.StyleCaster, StyleCaster, 18 Nov. 2024
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Sunday’s was assured once Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith scrambled 13 yards for the deciding touchdown with 12 seconds remaining, capping an 80-yard drive inside the final three minutes.Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
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Musawi was the Party’s second secretary-general, until he was assassinated by Israel, in 1992.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Last week, an Iranian asset was charged with attempting to assassinate President-elect Trump.Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 11 Nov. 2024
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Standby tickets do not guarantee access to the courtroom.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Fans who attend games are only assured a ticket to watch a game from a particular seat—game tickets don’t guarantee that players are playing ethically.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Nov. 2024
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Listen to this article Merrillville man acquitted in Gary drug deal slaying Michael Baker was acquitted Friday in the Jan. 21, 2023 murder of Demetri Russell, 29.Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2024
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The sleepy spot actually holds a chilling history dating back to 1912, when two adults, Josiah and Sarah Moore, and six children were brutally slain in what is now known as the Villisca Ax Murder House.Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Ice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ice. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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