Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailing (down)
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The novel does a better job than, say, Armageddon in establishing why a non-astronaut would be in space.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2026 -
After several weeks in which the only aid received by Cuba came from Mexico, which sent food and hygiene products on three occasions, activists and leaders in other countries began establishing support groups and collecting donations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Yeah, neurodivergence is continually being misunderstood and judged on the outside without ever showing anything on the inside.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2026
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Slopes that were once blanketed in deep snow are now showing large patches of bare ground, with only limited terrain still skiable.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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China is proving to be an unreliable friend to Iran in this moment of crisis, and any authoritarian regime that’s counting on Beijing as its backstop should think again.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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As written and implemented, these laws place undue burden on proving individual culpability based on smoking-gun evidence of hate.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Thune said that Friday's meeting with Homan would be critical in determining whether there could be movement on funding.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The weather over the next several months will be vital in determining how strict the water restrictions and bans will be come summertime.—
Terry Eliasen,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Reactor Pilot Program itself is designed to shorten the timeline for demonstrating new reactor concepts, helping bring advanced systems closer to real-world deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
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In addition to her work on Showtime at the Apollo, Shepard appeared in numerous television series, including A Different World, Baywatch, Baywatch Nights, NYPD Blue, Everybody Hates Chris, and Grey’s Anatomy, demonstrating a steady presence across decades of television.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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All candidates are vetted and pre-approved by the Communist Party, ensuring the assembly remains aligned with the party’s political direction.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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As stage manager, Yen serves as the leader of our production team, overseeing backstage operations, coordinating technical elements, and ensuring that each production runs smoothly.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Nailing (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailing%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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