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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
Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
One would-be assassin nicked his ear, coming within millimeters of murdering him on national television.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 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
Veggie Seeds to Soak peas squash beets peppers beans
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11 Essential Tips for Growing Vegetables from Seed for Beginners
Super hard seeds like beans will benefit from nicking the seed coat with a sandpaper block, file, or sharp knife before soaking.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
One would-be assassin nicked his ear, coming within millimeters of murdering him on national television.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nick
Noun
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Apple announced its first Mac Studio updates in nearly two years today, a few months after bringing the M4 and M4 Pro chips to the Mac mini.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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This is because of how these Ultra-grade M-series chips are produced.—
Joe Osborne,
PCMAG,
5 Mar. 2025
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Denver Broncos linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested in Denver on a charge of second-degree assault on a peace officer on Sunday, jail records showed.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Last June, surveillance footage of Chop fighting a man in jail leaked.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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And there only so many shuttered plants in the U.S. in good enough shape to potentially be restarted.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2025
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UConn remains in solid shape in terms of an NCAA bid, but avoiding upsets until the Big East Tournament would be a good idea.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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Six days later, the couple lured a man in his 50s to the hotel room to engage in prostitution with Lebron, but after the man handed over the cash and undressed, Lebron threw bleach in his face and the duo beat him for several hours before stealing his phone, wallet and car keys.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2025
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The Amazon Prime login page that, if completed, will steal your account credentials.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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The sheriff said his priority would be working with ICE to arrest members of gangs, such as Tren de Aragua, or TDA, which is based in Venezuela and Bradshaw said has a presence in Miami.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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In return for the temporary dismissal of his indictment for bribery and fraud, Adams’ promised to assist the Trump administration in arresting migrants in New York City.—
Nick Akerman,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The look featured a semi-sheer element and included a dramatic thigh-high slit and plunging neckline with thin straps.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
3 Mar. 2025
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Lionel Hahn/Getty Images For the actual ceremony and red carpet beforehand, Ryan chose a strapless burgundy gown with a low slit.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
3 Mar. 2025
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In 2018, President Trump commuted the prison sentence of Alice Marie Johnson, who had served 22 years for drug trafficking and money laundering charges.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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After enduring a lengthy trial, being sentenced to 10 years in prison and spending some time behind bars, Tortora’s conviction was eventually fully overturned by Italy’s Supreme Court in 1987 amid widespread belief that the TV host had been the victim of corrupt judges and prosecutors.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Dry and breezy conditions were prompting red flag warnings across much of the Southeast on Saturday and into Sunday.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Mar. 2025
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Nigella seeds are generally considered safe for most adults without health conditions, but there are a few safety considerations to keep in mind.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD,
Health,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Nick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nick. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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