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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
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
His dad nicked him on the back of the leg with the chain saw.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
With five blades sandwiched between two moisturizing bars, this razor speeds up the entire process (no fussing around with shaving cream), nourishing dry skin and making nicks a rare occurrence.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Wolff took the space Voloder gave him to get on the end of the pass and nick a touch on the ball.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
An autopsy revealed Murray died from a single gunshot wound to the right upper back that nicked the right lung and exited the right upper clavicle.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 24 Sep. 2025
His dad nicked him on the back of the leg with the chain saw.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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For maximum effectiveness, place cedar rings or chips inside bags or containers to seal up with your clothing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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Trump and former President Joe Biden had imposed restrictions on access to the most advanced chips such as those used for artificial intelligence.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Now, there's no possibility a bar owner will lose their license or face jail time.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that jail clothing assists with safety and identification.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The cropped, slim fit gives it a modern shape that layers cleanly under blazers or coats.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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See one example in the away win over Dynamo Kyiv, where Mateta makes a near-post sprint as Yeremy Pino shapes to cross.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Multiple suspects have been arrested in connection with the brazen heist of crown jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris, a week after thieves stole millions of dollars worth of historic jewelry, the Paris prosecutor’s office said.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Marchenko kept the heat on by stealing a page from Johnson’s book of tricks, sliding it through Silovs’ pads.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, the two men were arrested after the Paris Banditry Repression Brigade (BRB) and the Central Office for the Fight against Trafficking in Cultural Goods (OCBC) led an investigation into the robbery on Saturday, according to French outlets Le Parisien and Paris Match.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Lopez had already been arrested by local police for the table-flipping incident.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This casual long-sleeve sweater dress features a playful V-neck and cute, subtle slits on the sides of the bottom hem.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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The high-neck dress features cut-out sections around the torso and a thigh-high slit on one side.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sylvester Stallone has an unexpected pick for which of his films shouldn't be sentenced to cryo-prison.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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He was sentenced to life in prison without parole that July, per the Detroit Free Press.—
Kelsey Lentz,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Path of destruction In the Caribbean, hotter-than-average waters paired with minimally disruptive winds higher in the atmosphere to create the perfect fuel and prime conditions for Melissa to strengthen.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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