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as in jail
British slang
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
the blokes at the pub traded stories of nights spent in the nick after having lifted too many pints
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as in shape
British
a state of being or fitness
the princess is in excellent nick these days
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as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
that lorry was a piece of rubbish, I don't know why anyone would want to nick it
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as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
a petty thief who was always getting nicked for picking the pockets of tourists outside Buckingham Palace
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Recent Examples of nick
Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
If one piece had a little nick, the whole thing had to be destroyed.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Cappelletti nicked Jauregui with a leadoff homer in the bottom of the seventh, but Jauregui retired the next two batters with fly balls and struck out the final batter to end the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Noun
Larvae of the parasitic fly chew through flesh, transforming small nicks into big, gruesome wounds.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
If one piece had a little nick, the whole thing had to be destroyed.
—Michael Schulman, New Yorker, 11 May 2025
Verb
In the first inning of the Cubs’ 7-3 victory over Cincinnati on Sunday, right fielder Kyle Tucker was nicked in the foot by a Nick Martinez pitch but had to wait a few minutes before heading to first base as the replays confirmed the contact.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
Cappelletti nicked Jauregui with a leadoff homer in the bottom of the seventh, but Jauregui retired the next two batters with fly balls and struck out the final batter to end the game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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The logic was sound: own the infrastructure, capture margin, and secure Western chip sovereignty, but execution has been, at best, uneven.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Waddell had the second-most cap space in the NHL ($40 million) and two first-round draft picks to use as trade chips, so there’s a chance the Blue Jackets’ lineup will be bolstered by this time next month.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Repeat offenders could face 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or sometimes both.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Many could be offered treatment rather than jail time.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2025
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My curls stayed especially bouncy and held their shape all day, even while running around in humid weather.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
23 June 2025
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On Instagram, Protect the Mütter declared victory and posted an image of two skeletal hands, their bony fingers pressed together to make a heart shape.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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Also starring Clooney in a leading role, The Monuments Men tells the true story of a group of museum curators, art historians and architects tasked with an unlikely mission: tracking down and recovering priceless works of art stolen by the Nazis before they’re destroyed forever.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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The group later stole Samsung electronics valued at $14,081, authorities alleged.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, was initially arrested in June 2019, along with Troconis, and charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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She was arrested, jailed - and ultimately acquitted last month.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
18 June 2025
Noun
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It’s thoughtfully designed, with a flattering side slit and patches in the armpit area to ensure modest coverage.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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Later that evening, Henson appeared in a sculptural brown gown with a dramatic shoulder detail and high slit.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
4 June 2025
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What To Know Shannon McShane was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to influencing a public servant, perjury, and retaliation against a witness or victim.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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All charges are felonies, and each carries a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison, with a mandatory minimum of three years due to the use of a firearm.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The woman was listed in stable condition at an area hospital, according to police.—
Michelle Deal-Zimmerman,
Baltimore Sun,
19 June 2025
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An engineering team has two heart attacks a week, and a debilitating condition.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
18 June 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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