NAILING (DOWN) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nailing (down)

verb

present participle of nail (down)

as in establishing

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Beyond establishing a correlation between aid and degree completion, our analyses suggest that even modest financial aid has a significant lifting effect.

— Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026
Cameron doesn't waste a second of that time, however, establishing characters (see above), introducing Newt, showing off the geography of the Hadley's Hope terraforming base, and building a creeping sense of dread.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of establishing

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His views are contradicted by scores of studies showing vaccines have saved millions of lives and prevented long-term health problems from common diseases, while side-effects remain relatively rare.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
In 2024, Wall asked for invoices showing fee details for work performed by attorney Tim Davis and the firms he was employed by while serving as counsel for Grapevine-Colleyville’s school board.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of showing

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Granny jeans have become a must-have item in 2026, proving that fashion truly is cyclical.

— René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 July 2026
Through her music, business ventures, and her work co-hosting That’s BS with Bobbi Althoff, Sukihana is proving that her influence extends far beyond the labels people have assigned to her.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of proving

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The incident was recorded on a home security camera, which assisted Deputy State Fire Marshals in determining the cause of the fire.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Chief Estella Patterson told committee members officers have a hard time determining the exact age of juveniles without an ID, which delays the investigation and prolongs police interactions.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of determining

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But the same questions came up after the Super Bowl and Kalshi quickly bounced back and continued to grow — even before the World Cup began — demonstrating the benefit of having such a wide array of events to bet on.

— Nathaniel Popper, Fortune, 19 July 2026
These shocks would have pushed almost any country into a severe crisis, and that’s exactly what happened, demonstrating to the world how sanctions really could destroy an economy.

— Mark Weisbrot, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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The control tower is primarily used for search-and-rescue operations involving fishermen at sea, as well as ensuring the security of maritime trade.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Colombian star Greeicy will also join for three dates, ensuring the tour is full of powerhouse women.

— Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 14 July 2026

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