nails (down)

present tense third-person singular of nail (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nails (down)
Verb
  • Few people have mastered the art of quietly luxurious style as well as Gwyneth Paltrow, and a quick scroll through her Instagram page proves it.
    Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • An evening with the Addams proves just the remedy.
    Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The clip, just over a minute long, shows officers shouting commands as a woman in a keffiyeh steps past a blue line painted on the property.
    Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2025
  • FactSet data shows that more than three-quarters of the companies that have so far posted results exceeded analysts' earnings estimates.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Adidas Handball Spezial nails a mix of iconic Adidas design and subtle trend twist, perfect for strolling city streets or travel days.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The Acer Aspire Go 15 laptop is $300 off and nails the basics with smooth performance for work, streaming, and calls, plus a sturdy build that feels dependable every day.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Trust, however, is what determines adoption.
    Scott R. Schell, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Collinsworth has invited coaches to come look at how PFF determines its ratings.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Chenhao Hu, a doctoral student at Penn Engineering and the study’s first author, said the coral’s skeleton demonstrates how nature can create materials with remarkable adaptability, which could inspire new technologies for human use.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Mercedez is an outstanding student who demonstrates strong academic dedication alongside her extracurricular commitments.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Meanwhile the Magisterium has come under the control of one Marcel Delamare, an ideologue who establishes a quasi-fascist regime in Britain.
    Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2025
  • The faculty group said the question was specifically meant to address the controversial antisemitism bill — AB 715 — Newsom signed earlier this month, which establishes a new Office of Civil Rights and a statewide Antisemitism Prevention Coordinator in an effort to rein in antisemitism in schools.
    Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tailoring your trip to your family’s interests ensures everyone feels included and excited.
    Christie Holmes, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The chief appraiser then ensures each of the nominees are in good standing with the property tax code’s requirements.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Also consider whether your current home insurance policy sufficiently insures you financially in the event of extreme weather events that could destroy your home or possessions.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Poe spoke with me about the success his company has achieved by aggressively leveraging key pro athletes and sports to help market his business, which insures 250,000 drivers across Michigan, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
    Carol Cain, Freep.com, 17 Aug. 2025
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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