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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
Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The glass globe should be shatterproof and resist cracks and nicks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Darvish’s walk to Josh Naylor that began the second included two pitches that appeared to nick the bottom of the strike zone but were called balls.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Noun
New York has been brilliant in keeping it at bay until this deep into June, shutting down any potential losing streaks and overcoming nicks to its roster with its surplus of depth.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 18 June 2025
The glass globe should be shatterproof and resist cracks and nicks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2025
Verb
Begin planting about one foot from the trunk, and do not nick or split tree roots.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 18 July 2025
Darvish’s walk to Josh Naylor that began the second included two pitches that appeared to nick the bottom of the strike zone but were called balls.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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The graphite blocks fully encapsulate the chips to prevent the liquid metal from leaking when the systems reach a maximum temperature of around 700°C.—
Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The chips will be a permanent addition to the menu starting Aug. 18, and will be sold in retail stores in select locations across the Atlantic and Southeast regions in the fall.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Associated Press in 2021 investigated how the technology landed a Chicago grandfather in jail after it was used as evidence to charge him with murder, with a judge later dismissing the case due to insufficient evidence.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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The case ultimately went to trial, where the actor was found guilty and sentenced to 150 days in jail.—
Vivian Kwarm,
New York Daily News,
7 Aug. 2025
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Coach Andy Reid recently said his player is in tip-top shape.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Many organizations proudly claim their identity security is in good shape; 74% rate themselves as advanced or established.—
Arun Shrestha,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The gaming community was hit with another delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 earlier this year and that means those who were hoping to spend the fall months stealing cars and evading the police are needing something to fill that void.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Thunder star and Converse stole the show that weekend, making their presence felt all over the city with signage and an epic pop-up that gave fans a first look at the SHAI 001 in person.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Most of those arrested don’t have any criminal record.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The actor arrived for an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers dressed in a satin Elena Velez dress, outfitted with deconstructed corsetry, haphazard straps, and a raw, thigh-high slit.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
5 Aug. 2025
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Jenna Ortega was spotted in N.Y.C. wearing an ivory corset-style top and matching skirt featuring a thigh-high slit.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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After pleading guilty, Lewis was sentenced to 2½ years in prison in addition to a no-contact order that bans him from Fever games and facilities.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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Under a state law that says the Department of Rehabilitation and Correction can extend someone's sentence based on conduct in prison, Mortimer could serve up to 50½ years.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
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Mark Ray Haydon, 66, who help cover up the killings, was released on parole with special conditions in May 2024, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Basketball player Eliza Buerk worked with Dream On 3 to bring children with life-altering conditions to games, creating moments that transcend sports.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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