NAIL (DOWN) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nail (down)

verb

Definition of nail (down)

as in to prove

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Women’s European Championship 2017 The exception that proves the rule.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Ferrell said golf proved to be an ideal backdrop for comedy because of the challenges professional golfers face.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 14 July 2026

Definition of prove

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The compensation study completed last December showed many positions were at or above the 50th percentile among comparable agencies, including the Folsom Parks and Recreation Department and Cameron Park Community Services District.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Surveillance footage obtained by The Associated Press appears to show a white sedan, believed to be Durán Guerrero on his way to work, driving in circles near an intersection before an unmarked vehicle blocks its path.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of show

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The move came after the Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted on July 8 not to recommend that the city council adopt a sweeping proposal that would bring data centers into the city’s zoning code and establish development standards for them.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 2026
However, stabilization over the past few weeks has allowed for an oversold upturn in the weekly stochastics and consecutive weeks of improving momentum, which increases the likelihood that EWZ has established a low.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of establish

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Realta added that the Hammir prototype will help demonstrate the company’s fusion approach before commercial deployment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
The artist, who works professionally as a lead UX/UI designer while maintaining a daily painting practice, said the recognition demonstrates that artists working in Kansas City can reach major milestones without leaving the region.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of demonstrate

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South Florida patients insured through UnitedHealthcare could be locked out of in-network care at the University of Miami Health System as soon as August if a deal isn’t made soon.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
There’s a $2,500 minimum deposit required to open a Newtek CD, and your money is FDIC-insured up to $250,000 per account.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of insure

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Les Bleus were then a penalty shootout away from retaining it four years later when a Mbappe hat-trick improbably wasn’t enough to ensure France became the first team to retain the trophy since Brazil in 1962.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 19 July 2026
This approach, exemplified by Al Jazeera and hosting the World Cup, ensured Qatar's survival and influence, even during the 2017 blockade.

— Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of ensure

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With only the third-place playoff and the final remaining, there is just one more chance for players to secure individual recognition as the 2026 World Cup’s top goalscorer, joining an illustrious list of names from soccer history.

— Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Still, locals hope the mountain’s cultural and natural wonders will secure it a place and will play a role in securing more protection for the mountain.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of secure

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