NAIL DOWN Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nail (down)

verb

Definition of nail (down)

as in to prove

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At every opportunity, Chris Brown seemed to be waiting in the wings, backflipping in Ne-Yo’s face, proving his dream of a certain era was long gone.

— Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
None of this means that Miller’s forecast will prove the most accurate in the days to come.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of prove

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Miami Beach code compliance officers also checked on the polling station at least six times for possible loud music and signage code adherence pertaining to Basabe, although no violations were issued, records show.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
MaxPreps records show Beyer finished 0-10 in 2018, 2021 and 2022.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of show

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This could help establish a circular supply chain in which discarded electronic components become feedstock for new industrial applications.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
At the news conference, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said investigators at his office gathered video evidence, interviewed witnesses and worked closely with prosecutors to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of establish

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Give the city, the district and potential partners the time to determine whether co-location can work before making a decision that cannot easily be undone.

— Tim Lonergan, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Establish a panel of coaches, athletic directors and players to determine a reasonable figure and all athletes being paid will receive that amount.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of determine

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Cases like Duckett’s demonstrate why that uncertainty is justified.

— Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Toward more natural prosthetic movement The work builds on earlier research by the MIT team, which demonstrated magnetomicrometry in animal models in 2021.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrate

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Ask the company that insures your home and cars what sorts of policies will protect you in the event your RC plane damages someone else’s property.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026
In an interview with CNBC Wednesday, Case warned that clustering billions of dollars of equipment and computing capacity in a small number of locations could make some projects difficult to insure, with consequences for developers seeking financing.

— Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of insure

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County officials responsible for issuing building permits have been accused of failing to conduct adequate inspections to ensure developers comply with safety guidelines and construction standards.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department aims to send poll monitors to all 50 states in the 2026 midterms, marking an ambitious expansion of a longstanding federal initiative aimed at ensuring election integrity.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of ensure

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Adding to the uncertainty, Israel's election appeared headed for a political stalemate, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, securing a clear path to a governing majority.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
The exit polls suggested his opponents — led by Netanyahu’s chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, who also rallied exuberant supporters in Tel Aviv early on Wednesday — could secure a solid majority in the next parliament.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026

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