Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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After nearly three years of sleeping on this Avocado, it's proven its durability—there's zero sagging or other issues.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
16 June 2025 -
In that sense, this lasting legacy of this really good horror movie may well prove to be the shot-in-the-arm given to the blues.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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The release did not specify the date of the arrest, but Ada County Jail records show that Teague was booked Thursday evening.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2025
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Studies have shown that Black and Indigenous families face disproportionately higher rates of reporting, investigation and family separation compared with white families, even after accounting for income and other socioeconomic factors.—
Aislinn Conrad,
The Conversation,
13 June 2025
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In order to establish a market rate for Orlik’s work, Ford proposed an exhibition at a friend’s gallery, in London.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
17 June 2025
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Of the five that made the cut, the Yankees, Tigers and Cubs have the best statistical odds, establishing themselves among a clear group of favorites that have begun to coalesce at the top of the rankings midway through the season.—
Neil Paine,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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There is no update on the containment progress of the fire and its cause has yet to be determined. Source: National Interagency Fire Center This story was originally published June 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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Future studies with more participants—measuring the long-term effects of these diets—are needed to determine who benefits the most from each one.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
14 June 2025
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Your contrarian takes demonstrate independent thinking that can't be faked or prompted into existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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What’s happening Medieval Fair for all ages: The Society for Creative Anachronism will be demonstrating different arts, craftsmanship, fighting styles, and more from the Middle Ages.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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If a patient has no identity, L.A. General can’t figure out who insures them.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2025
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This type of trust score can also be applied to the insured.—
Robert Clark,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Switching your lightbulbs and ensuring your ceiling fan is spinning counterclockwise could be a big help for creating a cooler-feeling room.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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These electrodes are housed in a body made from titanium and platinum-iridium, materials that are widely trusted in medical implants for their safety and compatibility with the human body, ensuring the device is suitable for long-term use.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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Normally this would not be on alert for me, but the Angels have secured at least a split of this four-game series and are just two games under .500.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The Democrats are in the same boat for governor: 45-year-old Spanberger secured her spot back on April 3 after no other candidates emerged by that day's filing deadline.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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