nails (down)

verb

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nails (down)
  1. proves
  2. shows
  3. nails
  4. determines
  5. demonstrates
  6. establishes
  7. ensures
  8. insures
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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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  • The kitchen clock shows information relevant to the kitchen, while the office display can show information generated elsewhere in the house.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Research shows these tests often find something, but much less often find actual disease.
    — David Oliver, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of shows
Verb
  • 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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  • IonQ’s partnership with Sandia National Laboratories also demonstrates its increasing national-security relevance.
    — Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The research also demonstrates the JWST is more than capable of studying the dispersal of gas and dust around individual infant stars.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrates
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  • The rule also establishes new design requirements, including a tracking barcode for mail-in ballot envelopes that states must create and submit to the USPS for approval.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Assembly Bill 1633 establishes the Private Detention Facility Tax Law, which would impose an annual 25% tax on operators of private detention centers.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of establishes
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • These options offer lower rates than a conventional loan because the government insures them.
    — Kelsey Neubauer,Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Medicare insures people 65 or older and some who are younger and disabled.
    — Grace Mackleby, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of insures
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“Nails (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nails%20%28down%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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