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as in to expose
to reveal the true nature of an investigative report that nailed the teenage novelist as someone who had plagiarized the works of others

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Recent Examples of nail Few writers have nailed the interpersonal thriller better than Kitamura. Joumana Khatib, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025 But a few hours later, there was Thomson’s steady catcher spinning around and pumping his right fist after nailing Shohei Ohtani at second base to end the eighth inning. Matt Gelb, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025 Hoffman nails every beat of this scene, always appearing in full control but also considerate and loving. Erin Qualey, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025 The nostalgic origins Korean jelly nails The allure of shiny, glittery, watery nails for spring and summer is easy to understand—on TikTok alone, #jellynails already boasts more than 20,000 entries and counting. Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail
Verb
  • The Padres took a 5-4 lead in the seventh inning when Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a one-out single, moved to third on a single by Luis Arraez and scored on a sacrifice fly by Machado.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2025
  • While hitting 350 homers is a feat in itself, Judge reached the mark more quickly than former slugger Mark McGwire.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • After a marathon session, the Senate narrowly passed their version of the legislation with Vice President Vance having to cast the deciding vote.
    JJ Kinahan, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Auditing is full of such cases, such as deciding on materiality thresholds, making a call about whether a client has submitted enough evidence to justify a particular accounting treatment, or deciding on appropriate warranty reserves for a new product.
    Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • In today's digital world, one careless click can expose everything.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • As a result, Melendez said workers were exposed to safety hazards, especially in the high heat.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • During the operation, agents arrested approximately 200 people suspected of being in the country illegally and identified at least 10 immigrant children on the sites.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
  • Soon, he was arrested on suspicion of felony resisting arrest.
    Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
  • To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • Even 6 inches of swiftly moving water can forcefully knock you off your feet.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT Updated July 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2025
  • On Saturday, the New York Yankees slugger knocked a ball over the outfield wall to reach the milestone.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • The authors determined that women’s romantic competence impacted both partners’ capacity for expressing positive emotions that support closeness.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • To determine the freshness of food, consider government recommendations and use your sight and smell if something seems off.
    Sherri Gordon, Health, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • In May, Montenegro Car Rentals conducted a study to uncover the sunniest places in all of Europe.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
  • But Microsoft's deeper investigation uncovered a bigger problem.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025

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“Nail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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