NAILS (DOWN) Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

nails (down)

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present tense third-person singular of nail (down)

as in proves

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However, as much as Hal’s gut points him in the right direction, Kerry proves to be a step ahead of her Lantern guests once more (and far more tactful, too).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
This essentially proves the design, factories, assembly procedures, and qualification processes are ready for serial conversion of the rest of the stockpile.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of proves

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Video shows the moments when the man, who appears to be a United States Postal Service employee, hurled an object at a rare albino peacock and then hit it with a stick last week.

— Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The video, released by Ukraine’s prosecutor general, clearly shows a person in a black bucket hat, a lose dark jumper and a large white tote bag, walking up the street and placing a black backpack on the doorstep of Yermolaiev’s home.

— Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

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And then there’s the Intergovernmental Cooperation Act, which basically nails the federal government for not consulting with the county or state on the project.

— Nick Bhasin, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
Most anti-theft bags lean practical first and stylish second, but this Vantamo crescent bag nails both equally.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026

Definition of nails

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That surrounding architecture determines whether an AI initiative remains an impressive demonstration or becomes a durable operating capability across the enterprise at scale.

— Bratin Saha, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The physical location of the collision (not your home address or where your car is registered) generally determines which state’s liability rules apply.

— Matthew Kayser, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of determines

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Reports have revealed that moving such a large and capable naval formation into a region experiencing serious tensions demonstrates that Washington is prepared to maintain substantial military capabilities there.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026
An audit demonstrates that controls were tested during a prior period.

— Bora Unlu, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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The iterative design updates provide a hardware and pricing baseline that establishes the market’s baseline without threatening hardware partners such as Samsung.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
That's because the statute of limitations establishes how long a creditor or debt collector can generally sue you to collect a debt.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

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The reclassification of Pluto ensures that the general public can't really ignore the fact that there are many solar system bodies with sizes between planets and asteroids that are no less important than the planets themselves.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026
The ongoing wait ensures a fourth Premier League season has now begun with the charges hanging over Manchester City, who have repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of ensures

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The delusion is painful to watch, but the greater tragedy is that his proximity to this staggering wealth insures his and Lindsay’s misery.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 July 2026
The company insures about 25% of Californians, including some employees of the Los Angeles Times.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

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