icebreaker

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Recent Examples of icebreaker Russia—which controls 53 percent of the Arctic coastline—possesses more than 40 icebreakers, according to the specialist outlet Breaking Defense. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025 An advance team meeting to exchange icebreaker ideas and review key messages about your organization is always a good idea. Janine MacLachlan, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 The technology is primarily used in military vessels, especially aircraft carriers and submarines, as well as Russian icebreakers in the Arctic. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 Moreover, multiple virtual features help enhance communication: virtual gifts, VR dates, video chats, and icebreakers. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for icebreaker
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Noun
  • The Dinner Menu Filets, quinoa, sautéed spinach, and red wine were on the menu for supper with the in-laws.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • On June 16, Cousin invited Walter for supper at her home.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 15 June 2025
Noun
  • The annual spectacle, lighting up the city since 1976, this time was launched from barges in the Hudson River, the first time in more than a decade not done from the East River.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • After a barge crashed into the restaurant in 2019, the main dining area sank and sent pieces onto the banks of the Ohio River with tables, chairs and umbrellas floating upriver.
    Hailey Roden, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Noun
  • This Yeti Rambler French Press is a simple design and holds up to 34 ounces of coffee (or tea!).
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025
  • China was forced to return all the silver the British had spent on tea, plus a great deal more.
    Sam Kelly, Time, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • The 794-foot liner, the biggest in The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s fleet, accommodates 452 passengers in 226 suites.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Fill a sachet with baby powder and tuck it in a drawer or on a closet shelf, or sprinkle the powder directly on the bottom of the drawer, then cover with liners to protect clothing.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • The Grammys aren’t the only subject the Pinkprint artist has spoken about on socials this week.
    Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 11 July 2025
  • Tickets are required to attend the event, but have not been released yet — keep an eye on Now or Never Comics’ socials for further announcements.
    Olivia Petty, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Noun
  • Air tankers dropped nearly 180,000 gallons of fire retardant on July 13 alone.
    Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
  • Two single-engine air tankers based in Mesquite delivered fire retardant to assist with initial suppression efforts before dark, according to the report.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • The American warship is the only U.S. aircraft carrier currently positioned to help counter China.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
  • The name, man o’ war, is derived from the animal’s resemblance to the Portuguese sailing warship, the caravel or man of war, in full sail.
    GrrlScientist, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Noun
  • The symposium, including the free trade show and gallery, is open 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 13, 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 14 and 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at RiverCentre; 175 Kellogg Blvd.
    Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 11 June 2025
  • Last month, Xi held a closed-door symposium with some of the country’s most prominent business leaders, including Alibaba founder Jack Ma, in a rare show of support for the sector.
    Sam Meredith, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025

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“Icebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/icebreaker. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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