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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Amidst stagnant wages and economic uncertainty, Aura's focus on mindset as a key metric for financial well-being is proving timely, with health insurers now showing interest in their behavioral approach.

— Afdhel Aziz, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In relation to this turbulent time, Venice has never shied away from showing difficult films.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026

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While on a break from working on her garden at home, Anderson spoke to Deadline about the evolution of her career, proving herself in an industry that can often be unforgiving, and whether or not a return to Baywatch is in the stars.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 July 2026
After proving his roster worth early on as a rookie, a shoulder injury hijacked his growth.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of proving

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In automotive supply chains, resilience is ultimately built at the point of execution where disruption stops being theoretical and starts determining whether vehicles roll off the line or sit unfinished on the factory floor.

— Anand Gupta, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Adversaries can jam or spoof satellite navigation signals, potentially preventing drones from accurately determining their positions.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 21 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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Comăneci, after speaking with COSR, confirmed the required payment, ensuring the legal fight proceeds.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Be especially generous with the parsley, mint and other fresh herbs; the couscous readily absorbs their flavors, ensuring that every forkful is fragrant, lively and refreshing.

— Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 21 July 2026

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