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nail (down)

verb

Definition of nail (down)next
as in to prove

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
  1. prove
  2. show
  3. establish
  4. determine
  5. demonstrate
  6. insure
  7. ensure
  8. secure
Verb
  • Jury nullification occurs when a jury finds a defendant not guilty, even if the prosecution has proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
    — Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The company says the coating has already been proven and is in use on its advanced coating line in Germany.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Post-reaction analysis using scanning electron microscopy and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, or SEM/EDX, also showed morphological and compositional changes in the catalyst samples.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • In a new paper published in Royal Society Open Science, mathematician Alain Goriely shows that even though the stylobate really is curved, the illusion doesn’t hold up.
    — Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • On the people side, establish an ownership and accountability structure.
    — Evgeny Gervis, Forbes.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The opening solidified Seoul’s status as a major global city and established a new benchmark for luxury hospitality.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The vote will determine the next prime minister and the makeup of the government, which will serve alongside a powerful monarchy that retains broad authority over strategic affairs.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Organizations have compared benchmark scores, reasoning capabilities and response quality to determine which AI model is smartest.
    — Samir Dutta, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of determine
Verb
  • The obvious next step would be to balance the look's short hemline with an equally classic pair of knee-high boots, just as Bella Hadid recently demonstrated on the streets of New York.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Italian brand however, previously acknowledged the atelier’s contributions on social media and are bringing Chanakya artisans to an upcoming Harrods pop-up in London to demonstrate craft techniques.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Major carriers from large swaths of the state are now refusing to insure even low-risk properties with minimal danger of burning.
    — Paige St. John, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Israel’s attorney general cautioned that the appointment was mired in conflicts of interest, and insured that the Qatargate investigation would continue.
    — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of insure
Verb
  • Robert Mugabe, longtime strongman of Zimbabwe, printed money to ensure his party kept control of the country and to finance the nation's deficits.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Lightning-fast, dual-heat design cuts styling time in half and ensures even heat distribution and minimal damage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • The Chinese battery maker said on September 22 that the plant had secured the permits and met the regulatory requirements needed to start trial operations.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to internal government records reviewed by The Washington Post, at least $410 million has been pledged towards securing more migration deals with third countries.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of secure
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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