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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But if Murray proves a strong match with O’Connell and Justin Jefferson, this team will be difficult to beat.

— Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Gen immediately proves Aesha right by hoping the next guests are more demanding so cracks will show.

— Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of proves

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The pricing shows just how wide that opportunity has become, whilst a Voyageur Celina Backpack sits at around $495, the brand’s McLaren luggage collection can reach $2,695+.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
As time passes and questions remain unanswered, the film shows how grief connects, relationships change, and new perspectives emerge.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 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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In reality, bonding capacity often determines how quickly a contractor can expand.

— Nikhil Chandankhede, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Jones came into the weekend 18th in the standings, 44 points behind 16th-place Austin Cindric for the final spot in The Chase that determines the series champion.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of determines

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Instead, the work establishes a controllable magnonic platform for studying synchronization and nonlinear magnetic dynamics.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
This agreement establishes strong protections, clear economics, and new creative possibilities for artists and their fans.

— Cathy Applefeld Olson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

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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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