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
Travelers sicked by the virus in Africa have tested positive for the version in Germany, India, Kenya, Sweden, Thailand, the United Kingdom, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
But all hell breaks loose when his disapproving parents sic their henchmen on the couple.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
Just a few short months later, the trend continues with Smile 2, which sics the burgeoning horror franchise’s creepy demon on a new target: fictional pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who’s just trying to stage a comeback after a drunk driving accident without facing any supernatural interference.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
And the answer is because Kamala Harris implemented what's called Temporary Protective Service (sic) for over 100,000 Haitian migrants.
—CBS News, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2024
But all hell breaks loose when his disapproving parents sic their henchmen on the couple.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2024
Just a few short months later, the trend continues with Smile 2, which sics the burgeoning horror franchise’s creepy demon on a new target: fictional pop star Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who’s just trying to stage a comeback after a drunk driving accident without facing any supernatural interference.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Oct. 2024
And the answer is because Kamala Harris implemented what's called Temporary Protective Service (sic) for over 100,000 Haitian migrants.
—CBS News, 15 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sic
Verb
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When that extreme trend was pointed out to Suzuki, the Cubs hitting infrastructure worked with him to look for moments to be aggressive and attack the first pitch.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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Government officials and local civil society leaders didn't immediately comment, though Congo's Communications Ministry said the rebels had violated ceasefire agreements and attacked Congolese troops working to avoid urban warfare and violence in Bukavu.—
JUSTIN KABUMBA,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Medicare and Medicaid must not be raided to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Hu was a major fundraiser for the mayor’s 2021 campaign and has extensive ties to Winnie Greco, a senior adviser to Adams whose homes were also raided by the feds in February 2024.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The three were arguing over a parking spot, when one of the men pulled a gun and opened fire, striking Hughes in the stomach, according to ABC Eyewitness News.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Radiation pressure is the transfer of momentum from radiation striking a surface like the wind does to canvas sails here on Earth.—
John Loeffler,
Space.com,
7 Feb. 2025
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But from the perspective of Mark, he has been assaulted.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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During one of these ambushes, the settlers come after you, Basel, and during another, the soldiers also physically assault you.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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All five were charged with second-degree murder and were denied bail after making an initial court appearance for an arraignment hearing, James Ritts, the district attorney of Ontario County, New York, said in a Friday media briefing.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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At the end of 2024, the United States had nearly 192,000 public electric vehicle charging ports, according to the Federal Highway Administration, spread across more than 64,600 charging locations.—
Mark Maynard,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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Szoboszlai jumped for joy in front of the Kop before being mobbed by his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Pandemonium ensued as Perry was mobbed by teammates and fans who stormed the court.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Advocates, meanwhile, have assailed the measure as cruel and counterproductive.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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Several Democratic committee members sharply assailed the Trump administration's decision this week to effectively shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Sic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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