NAILING (DOWN) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nailing (down)

verb

present participle of nail (down)

as in establishing

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This may mean removing an abusive parent as their guardian and establishing another relative or foster parent in place of the parent.

— Sasha Allen, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Reality television personality Spencer Pratt jumped in a few months later, on the anniversary of the Palisades fire, establishing himself as an unpredictable presence on the campaign trail.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of establishing

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But Kansans also elected a moderate Democrat to the governor's office, then reelected her in that same time period, showing the state is not a Republican stronghold at all levels.

— Grace Hills, NPR, 4 Nov. 2026
Supporters at Roy’s watch party at the downtown Audio Graph brewery erupted in cheers when the first batch of results dropped, showing Roy doubling up McKinney’s early vote total.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of showing

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Sam Moses is proving there's still something special about the old-fashioned way, despite new technology.

— Steve Overmyer, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Short, softly layered, and effortlessly chic, the cut became synonymous with her style, proving that sometimes the simplest looks make the biggest statement.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of proving

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The bigger shift will arguably come from AI, determining the future winners and losers.

— Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Several races in the region are expected to play a key role in determining whether the House and Senate swing from the GOP to the Democrats.

— Daily News Staff, New York Daily News, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of determining

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Such generosity in defeat is rare in today’s political climate, and Stevens deserves credit for demonstrating it.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2026
The man behind the wheel wasn’t a thief, but a Baltimore County Police detective demonstrating how quickly an unattended vehicle can disappear while its driver runs a simple errand.

— Jessica Baugh, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of demonstrating

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That tax money goes toward boosting teacher salaries and ensuring security in public schools.

— Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
The Mamdani administration is committed to ensuring that survivors are heard and supported — and that those responsible are held accountable.

— Kelsie Cairns , Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

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