nails (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of nail (down)
as in proves

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  1. proves
  2. shows
  3. nails
  4. determines
  5. demonstrates
  6. establishes
  7. ensures
  8. insures
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  • Nobody seriously argues that the gap proves our police, prosecutors, judges, and juries are biased against men.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This specific task on his to-do list proves difficult when Dougal grows dissatisfied by the fight coming to a draw, both sides claiming victory, and both sides being seemingly okay with all of this.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of proves
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  • As this chart shows, AI capex spending has juiced the net earnings of S&P 500 companies.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • But experimental progress over the past few decades shows that Schrödinger’s equation is not valid only for minuscule particles.
    — Philipp Strasberg, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of shows
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  • The black diamond backdrop framing the classic cowboy spur really nails the retro look.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Anderson’s collaboration with this gifted young man nails the one thing that every great concert movie tries gift to those who could not be there for the original moment.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of nails
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  • However, the discovery does not mean the same genetic variation determines organ placement in humans.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The Eagles announced Thursday that Hurts would miss Sunday’s game against the Carolina Panthers while the team determines his treatment.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of determines
Verb
  • Fu believes that example demonstrates the potential importance of direct diplomatic intervention, although the circumstances of Jin's release do not establish that such pressure would produce the same result in Wang's case.
    — Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • As the movie demonstrates, Macdonald’s credentials as a comic’s comic were unassailable.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • The third book, A Court of Wings and Ruin, essentially wraps up Feyre’s story and establishes the storylines and characters that will propel the series forward.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The constitutional amendment establishes a 40-hour weekly limit and two rest days without reducing pay.
    — Mauricio Savarese, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of establishes
Verb
  • And the quick turnover ensures that the rice’s temperature never dips too chilly.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This democratizes input and ensures everyone’s perspective is brought to the table.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of ensures
Verb
  • Hitting the brakes and handing control to the federal government just insures that China and other adversaries will leave us in the dust.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 21 Sep. 2026
  • These options offer lower rates than a conventional loan because the government insures them.
    — Kelsey Neubauer,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of insures
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