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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
Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
People with diabetes need to prevent even minor nicks or foot sores.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
The 32-year-old has been nicked with injuries for a few years, but made a Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 and offers a potential backup plan.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This gives cooks more color options and protects the pot from nicks and dings.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
People with diabetes need to prevent even minor nicks or foot sores.
—Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Seeds with very hard seed coats, such as sweet peas or nasturtiums, should be nicked or soaked in water for a few hours before planting.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Feb. 2025
The 32-year-old has been nicked with injuries for a few years, but made a Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2021 and offers a potential backup plan.
—Luca Evans, The Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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That's because chip industry insiders widely expected the Trump administration to impose curbs on the H20, the most cutting-edge AI chip U.S. companies can legally sell to China, a crucial market to one of the world's most valuable companies.—
Bobby Allyn,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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Microchip and rivals such as ON Semiconductor, which soared 21.8% from its lows of the day, have slumped since the market peaked in February, despite semiconductors being excluded from the tariff increases, hurt by concern that the economy would slow and demand for chips would weaken.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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He’s gone after organizations like Special Olympics and the Brevard Zoo with threats of funding cuts, sponsored legislation that could land public officials in jail for doing their jobs and pursued petty personal vendettas.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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Castellanos was kept in jail because there was no monitoring device for him — something out of Tyler’s control — and Chaplin was arrested at an unnamed law enforcement agency’s discretion, the vendor said.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several key measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Its rectangular shape evokes a vintage cigarette pouch, and every detail harks back to the fashion house’s extensive, industry-defining legacy.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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Coop is fired from his high-profile finance job, starts stealing from his wealthy neighbors to keep up his lifestyle, chaos ensues, and get your popcorn ready.—
Danielle Pergament,
SELF,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tom Richard Santos with John of Sherwood: After the death of Robin Hood, a grieving Little John returns to his ancestral Celtic tribe to protect it from the corrupt Church bent on stealing its land — and to confront the dark truth of his crimes as a Merry Man.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2025
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Horner, owner of Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters, has since been arrested and charged with burglary with assault or battery following an investigation, according to Punta Gorda Police Department and the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police arrested a man on Monday and accused him of intentionally crashing his vehicle into a pedestrian in Stamford in February, which landed the victim in the intensive care unit in a local hospital.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Macron opted for a dark navy midi dress with a slight slit on the skirt and a small anchor embellishment.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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Featuring a snug fit from the waist to the thighs, the flared bottom has a low slit at each ankle to show off your best shoes.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sign up for the 12:30 Report newsletter That includes a recent ruling from U.S. District Court Judge James Boasberg temporarily blocking the Trump administration from using the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans to a prison in El Salvador.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
1 Apr. 2025
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The report captured images inside of a prison cell that showed clear markings on the walls of an American.—
David Catanese,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some of your co-stars have described treacherous filming conditions in Thailand.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2025
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Another resident of the unit was in serious condition after being able to get to safety on their own.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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