Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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However, that land proved to be insufficient for the expansion plans, prompting the purchase of an additional 900-acre lot.—
Dylan Butts,Emily Tan,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026 -
In fact, Bella Hadid has repeat-worn the style with many off-duty looks, proving that the timeless silhouette adds an outfit-elevating touch.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
16 Jan. 2026
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To compound the surreal mood, Petro’s office issued a meme that showed a bald eagle snuggling up to a jaguar.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2026
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These stories show how contemporary Greeks came to understand and embed Phoenicians, their culture and practices into their mythology.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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Auditing two departments Calvo plans to establish a task force to audit Hialeah’s 911 operations, responding tor concerns from dispatchers about understaffing and slow response times.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1977 report, scores of other scientific studies involving thousands have clearly established a strong association between consumption of meat and dairy products and elevated incidences of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity and certain types of cancer.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Jan. 2026
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The chairman warned that the outcome of the investigation will determine the future of the central bank’s decisions.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
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Back in October, the Golden Globes announced a longer list of 25 shows eligible for these first-ever podcast nominations, determined by the Globes' data partner, Luminate.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The new technology described in the study demonstrates the incredible potential of combining classic engineering principles (like the Tesla turbine) with modern materials science to address long-standing industrial challenges.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Earlier protests demonstrated many Iranians’ opposition to the theocracy’s hard-line ideology, its insistence on the hijab, its control of media and education, its general brutality.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Dutch — forebears of our city and exemplars of cycling culture — require fast e-bikes to be licensed and insured as mopeds.—
Sameer Butt,
New York Daily News,
4 Jan. 2026
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These funds track the price of silver without requiring you to handle, store or insure the metal yourself.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Jan. 2026
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While larger items, like a laptop or camera, won’t fit inside, this portable box is a great way to ensure all your smaller valuables are in one place.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Additionally, the home features three parking spots, ensuring convenient parking for multiple cars.—
Bay Area Home Report,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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And, the dog attacked again after the owner failed to secure the dog in a separate room.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Corey Heim had 11 victories at the start of the Truck Series finale at Phoenix but needed to dip his truck low in an outrageous seven-wide scramble in overtime to secure the title.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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