variants
also sick
as in to attack
to take sudden, violent action against
commanded the attack dogs to "sic 'em"
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Recent Examples of sic
Trump didn't hesitate in returning fire with threats to sic the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE − which Musk previously led − on his former adviser's companies.
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The president won't be able to sic the military on civilians without nationwide pushback.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
There are make [sic] around 700 of them left because the Palestinians have genocided them.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
But trying to sic the Department of Homeland Security on him sounds like a move that would be in this administration’s playbook.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 2 July 2025
The president won't be able to sic the military on civilians without nationwide pushback.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
There are make [sic] around 700 of them left because the Palestinians have genocided them.
—Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 9 June 2025
But trying to sic the Department of Homeland Security on him sounds like a move that would be in this administration’s playbook.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sic
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Mastantuono, 18, has the characteristics to contribute from a deeper position, but his signing was intended for more attacking areas, as is being seen.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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An elderly Arkansas man is in the hospital after a black bear attacked him in Franklin County on Wednesday.—
Kris Millgate,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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And try not to raid your retirement savings for a household expense.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Altunar and 30 others were arrested in June in Kings Mountain when about 100 Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers raided a fire equipment plant.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Aug. 2025
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What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Miami event featured teen’s work For Zaldivar, this weekend’s historic sainthood ceremony strikes a personal chord.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Another man charged with assaulting former Arizona Coyotes hockey player Paul Bissonnette has accepted a plea deal, according to court records.—
Wren Smetana,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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That rich and powerful people are going to be held to account for assaulting underaged girls.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The defense, despite playing without starting linebacker Wesley Bissainthe for essentially the whole game after he was charged with targeting three plays into the contest, held Bethune-Cookman (0-2) to just three points over six drives when the starters were on the field.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Bundys and several others in the vehicles were arrested and charged with multiple federal crimes, including conspiracy to impede federal officers.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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In a video that went viral, Ripley was seen being swarmed and mobbed by a group of overly aggressive fans on the street.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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Chalmers swished the wide-open corner 3, giving Miami the target score of 50 and causing a wild celebration in which his teammates mobbed him on the court.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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Staci Ibarra, another warden who left the department in May — after she was put on administrative leave in the wake of an inmate’s death — assailed a practice in which maximum security inmates had their classification downgraded.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Republicans historically have assailed federal efforts under Democrats to pick winners and losers in the broader economy.—
Kristina Karisch,
The Hill,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Sic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sic. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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