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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
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Minimal nicks can typically be removed by sharpening the blades, but serious damage may necessitate a blade replacement.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
Not just from a physical aspect but also a tactical one, in knowing the right moments when to try and nick the ball in the final third but also recovery runs and not letting people run off him.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Noun
Step 1: Set Up Select and install a fine-grit belt for most sharpening, or start with a medium grit if your knife has nicks.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Minimal nicks can typically be removed by sharpening the blades, but serious damage may necessitate a blade replacement.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
The shooter didn’t kill his target, nicking the former president’s ear and sending him to the ground under a pile of Secret Service bodies.
—Max Thornberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 July 2024
Not just from a physical aspect but also a tactical one, in knowing the right moments when to try and nick the ball in the final third but also recovery runs and not letting people run off him.
—Art De Roché, The Athletic, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
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To be precise: bison liver pate with sweet onion jam on a puffed garlic chip.—
Miguel Otárola,
The Denver Post,
28 Jan. 2025
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These chips are at the heart of the AI arms race and the goal of the export curbs is to prevent China from keeping up.—
Matt Egan,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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Johnson was arrested on July 17 and bonded out of jail five days later, officials with the sheriff’s office said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Jan. 2025
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Deterring criminal behavior With clear penalties, including fines and jail time, this legislation will serve as a deterrent to anyone contemplating unlawful occupancy of another person’s home.—
Ryan Nawrocki,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Jan. 2025
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After a heart attack, scar tissue often forms to allow the organ to keep its shape, but the downside is that this tissue doesn’t beat.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
18 Jan. 2025
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There is always the human form on the one hand, and lines and shapes on the other.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Jan. 2025
Verb
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On the pavement outside the store, Rich told her brother, someone had rolled Ervin’s body over and stolen the pack of cigarettes.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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Then the men forced her mother to open the safe, stealing several pieces of jewelry and about $10,000 that was inside, prosecutors said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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By the time the multi-day Border Patrol operation ended, 78 undocumented immigrants had been arrested, according to the El Centro Sector of the Border Patrol.—
Rebecca Plevin,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Christopher Williams, 29, was arrested in Citrus Heights on suspicion of homicide.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Jan. 2025
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The skirt falls almost like a mermaid tail, and incorporates a very wide slit from the top of the leg.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
6 Jan. 2025
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For the skirt and dress lovers out there, this set features a cute long-sleeve top and a midi skirt that has a subtle slit on it.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2025
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His conviction was for a non-violent offense, but he was sentenced to two years and six months in prison.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Biden also commuted sentences for 37 of 40 convicts on death row in federal prisons, which was largely a policy statement against capital punishment.—
Ron Faucheux,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Jan. 2025
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Dozens of employees across the government, many of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity because of worries of retribution, described agencies gripped with uncertainty about how to implement the new policies and workers frantically trying to assess the impact on their careers and families.—
Erica L. Green,
New York Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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However, WalletHub’s study is less about Texas drivers and more about road conditions and vehicle maintenance.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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