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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
John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Edges at the perimeter of the card are observed to see if there are any nicks or marks on the back or front.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
His centering pass nicked the skate of a sliding Nick Leddy and bounced off Askarov’s pad before coming to Killorn for a tap-in, his 14th goal of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Up and down rosters everywhere, nicks, bruises, tears, strains and sprains continue wreaking havoc on our fantasy rosters.
—John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Edges at the perimeter of the card are observed to see if there are any nicks or marks on the back or front.
—Kate Perez, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Verb
Now comes a valuable lesson, not just getting through it but performing when you’re nicked up.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
His centering pass nicked the skate of a sliding Nick Leddy and bounced off Askarov’s pad before coming to Killorn for a tap-in, his 14th goal of 2025-26.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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Three Rock rises to the occasion But the members of Three Rock are eager to prove their mettle, especially Hartman (Simon Auclair), whose jealousy over Ace's graduation earlier this season left him with a massive chip on his shoulder.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 May 2026
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There's an emphasis on seafood here, with the popular Smoked Fish (chips n’ dip) as well as a few different raw items to choose from.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Matthew was found dead in the New Jersey jail in an apparent suicide.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The two charges leveled against Barber are Class Y felonies, jail records show.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2026
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Far below the most abstract undulating curved frozen shapes where the weight of the sea ice has forged the shoreline into a white sculpture park.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Some even in the shape of other foods!—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Goode reached on an infield hit and stole second before sophomore Ella Bianco drew a walk to load the bases.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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His camera performs a rousing restoration of the power often stolen from them, ensuring that by the time the credits roll, they’re finally imbued with the kind of divinity only offered to them in name.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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On the topic of arresting homeless people, moderators asked how Bianco's sheriff's office has been known to do.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Dulce Dayana Hernandez Jimenez, 28, was arrested Tuesday at JFK Airport after a flight from Mexico, police said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The actress wore a black one-shoulder Chanel dress to the premiere, which featured areas with sheer fabric, as well as a thigh-high slit highlighting her toned legs.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Crafted from 100% silk, the piece drapes with fluidity, while the dramatic arm slits create movement in a way that feels almost costume-like, set for a movie.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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That a massive prison in the middle of a swamp turned out to be a boondoggle is a surprise only to Ron DeSantis and James Uthmeier.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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Kouri Richins listens as she is sentenced to life in prison without parole.—
Natalie Morales,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The system dynamically reroutes mission plans, responds to unexpected battlefield conditions, avoids obstacles, and executes tasks in environments where communications may be degraded.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
20 May 2026
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 26 May. 2026.
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