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adjective

Definition of icednext
as in frosted

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verb

past tense of ice
1
as in assured
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 assassinated
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 iced
Adjective
Travelers can walk along the waterfront, enjoy an iced latte on a patio, and take in the town’s lively seasonal events. — Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026 Drinks returning for the season include the Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew, Pumpkin Spice Frappuccino, Pecan Cortado and the Pecan Crunch Latte (hot or iced). — Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
He was dressed casually, in a green suède jacket and black sweats, but his watch was heavily iced with diamonds, as was a chain around his neck. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Except Dach, Bolduc and Kapanen were also on the ice in overtime of Game 2 against the Lightning, when Dach was charged with getting a puck deep for a change and iced it instead, with the Lightning scoring the winner off the ensuing faceoff. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for iced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iced
  1. frosted
  2. assured
  3. assassinated
  4. frozen
  5. ensured
  6. murdered
  7. refrigerated
  8. guaranteed
Adjective
  • The generously frosted cinnamon roll has inspired a following of its own.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Pair your free drink with one of Swig’s pink-frosted sugar cookies.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of frosted
Verb
  • Jackie Seabrooke, a celebrity hairstylist based in New York City, assured me that my hair nightmare was, alas, not unique.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • As an offensive lineman, Newhouse was assured of contact every time the ball snapped.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of assured
Verb
  • Among them is the son of Fred Hampton, a senior leader of the Black Panther Party who was assassinated by the FBI in 1969, at the age of 21.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Congress named the performing arts center as a living memorial to Kennedy in 1964, the year after he was assassinated.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of assassinated
Adjective
  • Each client receives a heavy box of goods including fresh produce, frozen food, USDA shelf-stable goods and eggs or dairy products.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The frozen landscape of Antarctica is holding a dangerous metal.
    — Devika Rao, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of frozen
Verb
  • Lomon quickly ensured his players were safe in their rooms and called 911.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Data in Tod’s DPPs will be ensured though the Aura Blockchain Consortium, which the brand joined in 2023.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensured
Verb
  • Curry is largely there for comic relief, swanning in with a bevy of beauties, challenging Bosley (Bill Murray) to a sumo match, and, sadly, getting murdered by the pool, thus depriving us of Curry’s magnetic presence for the rest of the film.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • London, who was married to hip hop legend Nipsey Hussle, would come together with Snoop again to honor Nipsey after he was murdered in 2019.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of murdered
Adjective
  • After checking in, people at Cross-Lines grab a shopping cart and walk through four aisles stocked with fresh produce, dairy, refrigerated meats, shelf-stable goods and hygiene products.
    — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026
  • When ready to use refrigerated starter, let stand at room temperature and continue with feedings twice a day.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of refrigerated
Verb
  • Extensive coastal flooding is almost guaranteed, scientists say.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And with 15 colors ranging from neutral to vivid hues, you’re guaranteed to find one that suits your style.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of guaranteed

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“Iced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iced. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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