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nick

[nik] / nɪk /
NOUN
chip, scratch
Synonyms
STRONG
cut damage dent dint indent jag knock mark mill notch scar score slit
Antonyms
STRONG
compliment praise
VERB
chip, scratch
Synonyms
STRONG
cut damage dent dint indent jag knock mark mill notch scar score slit
Antonyms
STRONG
flush mend perfect smooth

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It’s happening in the nick of time—Asian countries were on the verge of severe fuel shortages and have already begun to conserve their supplies.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

The country stored up 1.26 billion barrels of oil in the nick of time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

A construction vehicle toppling, with its driver escaping a life-changing accident by jumping out just in the nick of time as Disney himself talks up how there have been very few accidents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

She granted it one hour before he was set to appear at ICE offices, just in the nick of time.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2025

I thought he'd seen me nick the sheet.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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