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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Each blade contains a safe defense guard to protect the skin and reduce the chance of nicks and irritations.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Maldonado’s challenge was on a knuckleball from Waldron that barely nicked the bottom of the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Plus, dull, dirty blades can cause nicks, ingrown hairs, and rashes.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025
Each blade contains a safe defense guard to protect the skin and reduce the chance of nicks and irritations.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
In all four St James’ encounters, Newcastle have started strongly, smothering Liverpool and nicking possession high, only to make mistakes or concede a goal, and ultimately lose their way.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Maldonado’s challenge was on a knuckleball from Waldron that barely nicked the bottom of the zone.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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Meanwhile, the air force is increasing its dependence on Chinese components such as chips and rare-earth materials.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Semiconductor stocks — Shares of other chip stocks slid on Monday, with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing dropping 2.6%, as well as Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom declining 2.2% and about 2.8%, respectively.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2025
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More than 21,000 people died in local jails and state prisons in four years, according to records the government has hidden from public view since 2021.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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David Castro, with a long history of drug use, has been in Santa Clara County jail awaiting trial since he was arrested in 2023.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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From long-lasting formulas to felt pens that behave almost like calligraphy markers, there’s an option for every skill level, eye shape, and makeup mood.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2025
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Gutekunst overhauled this position last offseason and the Packers should be in good shape for the foreseeable future.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Pacers will return home for Games 5 and 7 (if necessary), which means the Bucks would need to steal two road wins to advance.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The return would be enough to steal Abbott from the Reds.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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During the court hearing, the Florida Highway Patrol was the only agency mentioned as an arresting agency in those cases, including the one of the U.S. citizen.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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Abrego Garcia’s attorneys say he was given no information about why he was arrested, but a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) form said he was arrested in connection with a murder investigation.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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Not content just to confirm its arrival, Veach deftly sliced a slit in the plastic to minimize any potential forensic trail, removed the new game and swapped in the old version before carefully rewrapping it.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
18 Apr. 2025
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Reviewers did debate if the slit was too high or not, but that can vary from person to person depending on your own height and modesty preferences.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Life without parole for Highland Park shooter The man who killed seven people and wounded nearly 50 in a mass shooting in 2022 in Highland Park, Illinois, was sentenced April 24 to life in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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He was not immediately remanded and will report to prison at a future date.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2025
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As far as the long-term effects, frequent and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to serious health conditions like liver disease, heart problems, increased cancer risk and damage to the nervous system.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The huge wealth gap fueled resentment and demands for better conditions.—
Lauren Frayer,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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