NAILS (DOWN) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nails (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of nail (down)

as in proves

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Women’s European Championship 2017 The exception that proves the rule.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Which is why the delivery of a frank but highly articulate speech about desire, especially to the very person one desires, proves unbearably intense.

— André Aciman, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026

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The number of active film and TV shows filming in Atlanta has dipped to its lowest level since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
Security video, which was included in the lawsuit, shows a female employee holding a child by his hands and swinging him between her legs.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 9 July 2026

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The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Spooky enough for Halloween and colorful enough for summer, this nails the summerween balance.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of nails

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Sweet potatoes are also classified by their skin color – orange, white, or purple — which also determines their texture when cooked.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Based on your salary, expenses, number of children and other factors, the school determines eligibility.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of determines

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The concern about the latest reorganization also demonstrates how unclear the ultimate scope of the upcoming moves still are – even to people close to and inside the agency.

— Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 11 July 2026
The series demonstrates that AI video quality hinges on creator skill, not just the technology.

— Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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Certification framework finalized For aircraft that introduce new technologies, the G-1 Issue Paper establishes the certification basis before engineers begin proving compliance.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
The transformation at the course, set on a former dairy farm with views of the Green Mountains, firmly establishes Stowe as one of New England’s top 36-hole golf destinations.

— Erik Matuszewski, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of establishes

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Either way, the hidden side zipper ensures a nice fit and easy wear, and adjustable drawstring shorts complete the cute and comfy look.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 12 July 2026
The ability to employ many aircraft at once ensures a persistent overwhelming credible threat despite inevitable attrition.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Definition of ensures

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That latter point, about the growing unaffordability of the things Allianz insures, has become a defining issue for his strategy.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Poland’s export credit agency, KUKE, insures up to 80% of extraordinary commercial losses.

— Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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