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
  • Air Mail’s fate shows that even the masters of the old form faced major headwinds when trying to navigate the new media landscape.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Video shows one agent restraining the man, then dragging him around as another agent helps pin him to the ground.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.
    Elizabeth B. Kim, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The most important factor that determines whether a residential building will be built is the ability to access capital.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The student is an English language learner who has received services for less than two years, and a group of the student’s school educators determines that promotion is appropriate.
    Caroline Beck, IndyStar, 5 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Despite states’ commitments to protect the rights of journalists to carry out their work freely and safely, the lack of action by states demonstrates an alarming and deeply dangerous failure by the international community to uphold the rule of law when violations occur.
    Scott Griffen, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
  • What’s next Our research demonstrates that policy-level solutions work.
    Anthony Bald, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • Another provision establishes an access ban for minors.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
  • The endowment establishes the Kevin Feige Division of Film & Television Production and will be a source of funding for faculty, students with additional programmatic support.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 4 Nov. 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 8 Nov. 2025.

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