1
as in stole
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 arrested
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 nicked
Brandon Williamson’s cutter nicked the top, outside corner of the zone.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Bodily nicked the right goalpost three minutes later, and Jonathan Ricketts fired a rocket just over the crossbar in the 70th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The Phillies nicked Dollander for a run in the fifth, utilizing a leadoff single by Brandon Marsh, who scored on Turner’s double to right.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
One pitch nicked the top of the zone.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At one point or another, everything in life gets nicked, scratched or broken — even our relationships.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Would challenges be too boring if viewers already knew whether a pitch nicked the black?
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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
Bodily nicked the right goalpost three minutes later, and Jonathan Ricketts fired a rocket just over the crossbar in the 70th minute.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
The Phillies nicked Dollander for a run in the fifth, utilizing a leadoff single by Brandon Marsh, who scored on Turner’s double to right.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 5 Apr. 2026
One pitch nicked the top of the zone.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
At one point or another, everything in life gets nicked, scratched or broken — even our relationships.
—Barton Goldsmith, AJC.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Would challenges be too boring if viewers already knew whether a pitch nicked the black?
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nicked
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Story, who stole second in Boston’s three-run first inning, was among the players who might have been relaying signs.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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And, surprise, surprise, that’s exactly what happened Tuesday when Shirokawa lined a single to center field, stole second base and scored in the bottom of the eighth inning in a 7-6 Fox Valley Conference win over visiting Hampshire.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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Bassell was arrested last May in connection with two of those accusers, the assistant principal and one of the teachers.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2026
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The 19-year-old suspect was quickly arrested after attempting to flee on foot.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
2 May 2026
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Pérez swiped another bag in the eighth as the Tigers stole four bases in a game for the first time since May 28, 2023.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Pérez swiped another bag in the eighth as the Tigers stole four bases in a game for the first time since May 28, 2023.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 May 2026
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He was also ordered to pay nearly $111 million in restitution and forfeit roughly $17 million that the government seized from bank accounts.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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So far this year, 12 guns have been seized by Annapolis Police, according to department data.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Sabres winger Zach Benson took advantage of Lane Hutson stumbling at the defensive blue line, and grabbed a loose puck before setting up Josh Doan for the opening goal less than five minutes into the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Authorities reported finding an unknown substance in her vehicle when she was apprehended.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Deputies located the suspect with a Yuba Sheriff’s Office K-9, which bit him before he was apprehended, authorities said.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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“Nicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nicked. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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