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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
Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
If shaving, wash the area with antibacterial soap first, apply a protective gel, and shave carefully to avoid nicks and cuts that can lead to new lesions or infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 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
William was different: schooled in the role of Youri Tielemans which helped Villa nick a 2-2 draw at Arsenal on Saturday, clued up on double midfield pivots and versed in the web of profit and sustainability (PSR).
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
If shaving, wash the area with antibacterial soap first, apply a protective gel, and shave carefully to avoid nicks and cuts that can lead to new lesions or infections.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Jan. 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
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The purple hue is the result of the delamination of the phosphor-silicon layer in the streetlights' LED chips.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2025
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This portable powerhouse uses an M3 chip and contains the same Liquid Retina display and slim, sturdy, and lightweight aluminum construction that fans have come to know and love.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2025
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Two days later, nightclub owner Jack Ruby fatally shot Oswald during a jail transfer.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Willie Frank Peterson, 52, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine in 2023, and was sentenced to six years and three months in jail.—
Andrea Margolis,
Fox News,
20 Mar. 2025
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After close to a year away from the game recovering from left ankle surgery, the only way to get in game shape is to play in NBA games.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Mar. 2025
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Jillian Michaels shares easy way for people to start fitness journeys Fitness expert Jillian Michael shares the one simple workout that can help Americans get in shape and extend their lifespan by up to seven years.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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New threat intelligence has confirmed that, across 2024, a total of 3.2 billion credentials were stolen.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Three men have been convicted for stealing and selling Maurizio Cattelan’s golden toilet from Blenheim Palace in England in 2019, according to a press release from Crown Prosecution Service today.—
Francesca Aton,
ARTnews.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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The women were arrested on child abuse charges after Ruby Franke's emaciated 12-year-old son Russell escaped through a window and knocked on a neighbor's door.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Two months later, a Canadian tourist was arrested for allegedly flying a drone over a defense installation in Florida.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Lighter scratches only touch the surface while moderate to deep scratches can usually be felt by sticking your fingernail in the slit to determine how deep the scratch really is.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
22 Feb. 2025
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Remember when Angelina Jolie went viral for her leg-bearing slit at the 2012 Oscars?—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
13 Mar. 2025
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Three days later, his immigration attorney was able to reach an ICE official who confirmed that his client was in a prison in another country.—
Brian Bennett,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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One of the five men convicted in the 2022 drugging and robbery of patrons at gay bars in Manhattan was slapped with eight years in prison on Thursday.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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See the sportsbook operator's terms and conditions for important details.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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Accurately recording weather conditions is no easy task, so the dataset comes with some limitations.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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