Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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The idea that transparency offers a route to closure is already proving illusory.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Ultimately, neither proved disqualifying for the mild-mannered tackle.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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What was His message in turning over the tables, besides showing His rudeness?—
John Kenney,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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The data showed that genetic markers for red hair are among 479 gene variants that have been strongly favored over the past 10,000 years.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The movie’s point of view is established with a brief opening voice-over by a woman named Sasha, whose reminiscences of childhood, and of her brother Jeremy, make up the bulk of the film.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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French counterterrorism prosecutors also said the plot to ignite an explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America appears to be linked to HAYI, but a firm link has not yet been established.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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The group also may simulate visits during these evaluations, to determine how the dogs and handlers deal with certain situations.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Only the first four picks of the draft are determined by the lottery drawing, with the rest of the first round determined by inverse order of record.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Griffin lander will demonstrate its ability to land with no official NASA payload, but will touch down on Mons Mouton near the western rim of Nobile crater close to the lunar south pole.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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In the competitive landscape, the model is expected to go head-to-head with rivals such as the Geely Galaxy M9, a large plug-in hybrid SUV that has already demonstrated strong early market traction with more than 11,000 deliveries in just the first two months of the year.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Marshall, who worked as an assistant director on a number of Fuqua’s films, was struck by his ability to insure that actors never feel rushed, even when the producers start to sweat.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Deposits are typically federally insured, up to the same limits as with accounts at banks, though through the NCUA as opposed to the FDIC.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officials said Lopez played a key leadership role during recent wildfires, helping coordinate crews to ensure schools had proper air filtration systems in place.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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This was the reality all but ensured since March 17, when general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton and the rest of the staff decided that trading for Dolphins star receiver Jaylen Waddle would be well worth the ultimate price of their first-round pick.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The city has also secured support from the Sacramento Regional Incident Management Team to assist with coordination throughout the day.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The platform also automates secure payment processing and file delivery, enabling a seamless fulfillment without creators needing to lift a finger.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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