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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Araki and his cast clearly are having fun, and that feeling proves contagious.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 3 Aug. 2026
When the siblings finally arrive, the bitter, suffocating reality that awaits them proves far harsher than Lucila had imagined.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of proves

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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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Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.

— Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Sustainable profitability demonstrates that growth is supported by sound economics rather than short-term momentum.

— Amit Jain, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of demonstrates

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Instead, the first 100 days are likely to be judged by whether the new president establishes credibility, assembles an effective governing team and demonstrates that campaign promises can evolve into a coherent governing strategy.

— Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
The trailer establishes the film’s visual ambition through high-octane action sequences and production design that spans multiple geographical and temporal settings.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of establishes

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However, understanding these factors beforehand ensures a smoother, more fruitful growing journey.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026
This revolution in budget-friendly hardware ensures that when a modern, tech-heavy vehicle makes its way to its second, third or fourth owner a decade from now, it can still be diagnosed and kept alive on a driveway budget.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 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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