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
Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign [sic] down on them.
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Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Now folks are playing the blame game, trying to sic the stans on each other.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit operates medical respite centers for those too ill for the streets but not sick enough for a hospital.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
In other matters, Kennedy’s team diagnosed corporate interests and prescription medications as causes to sick, stressed, and screen-fixated kids.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
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Garrett Downs,azhar Sukri, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Now folks are playing the blame game, trying to sic the stans on each other.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
The nonprofit operates medical respite centers for those too ill for the streets but not sick enough for a hospital.
—Maritza Dominguez, AZCentral.com, 18 Jan. 2026
In other matters, Kennedy’s team diagnosed corporate interests and prescription medications as causes to sick, stressed, and screen-fixated kids.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for sic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sic
Verb
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The same man later attacked former Olympian Kim Glass in 2022, which prompted Lee to speak out.—
The Editorial Board,
Daily News,
28 May 2026
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The officer who allegedly was attacked suffered minor injuries, Morton said.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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The idea of creating a fund that could compensate people who assaulted police officers and vandalized the Capitol, that is totally unacceptable.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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The woman in the video was charged with breaking and entering, resisting a public officer, and assault on a government official or employee, according to a warrant for her arrest issued Friday.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Sukhmati described how her comrades would raid police stations to steal weapons.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The hotel was raided by Charlotte-Mecklenburg police and FBI agents — some wearing green camoflauge and riding in military-style vehicles — after a six-month investigation revealed a drug dealing, Ferguson said.—
Jeff A. Chamer
May 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2026
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According to authorities, a group of individuals attempted to storm a police station in the French capital late Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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But the Thunder stormed back to briefly take the lead just before halftime behind reigning two-time MVP Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 13 points in the second quarter.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Summer pants can be especially tricky to find, but these linen trousers strike the right balance.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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On the day of the attack, prosecutors allege Butler struck Sheron in front of Sheron’s home.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Lewis, 26, has been tailing off since a precocious start to his major league career, and some (perhaps fairly) wonder if a pair of major knee injuries have robbed him of what should have been, as the kids say, his final form.—
John Shipley,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2026
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But reliability has robbed drivers in other races much closer to the flag.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Tovar ambushed Kilian’s first offering, pulling a two-run homer over the left-field fence to hand the Giants their fourth straight loss.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Betts ambushed a belt-high four-seamer into the first row of seats in the left-center bleachers.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Sic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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