nail (down)

verb

Definition of nail (down)next
as in to prove

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
  1. prove
  2. show
  3. establish
  4. determine
  5. demonstrate
  6. insure
  7. ensure
  8. secure
Verb
  • Ellison found junior Toray Davis for a pair of TDs and ran one in to give the Knights a 21-0 lead in the first half that proved too much for Chatfield (8-4) to overcome.
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
  • These technical mishaps may prove highly consequential for Netflix; the streaming giant is scheduled to host several more high-profile sporting events in the coming months.
    Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 2024
Definition of prove
Verb
  • In August, the FBI reviewed credit card statements associated with Williams that showed payment at a parking near a Washington metro station, about a 10-minute ride from the Capitol area, that was made on Jan. 6, 2021, the statements of facts says.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing a decrease in revenue to $1,675,894 from $2,269,066 in the same quarter the previous year.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of show
Verb
  • Oakland voters also appeared to be giving the green light to Measure MM, which would establish a $99 annual parcel tax in the Oakland Hills to reduce wildfire risk by thinning brush and trees, increasing fire patrols and using goats to graze overgrown areas.
    Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The Founding Fathers established the Electoral College in the Constitution as a compromise between the proposal of electing a president by a vote in Congress and electing the president by a popular vote.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The Trust's cash receipts are determined after deducting post-production costs and applicable taxes, with cash available for distribution reduced by administrative expenses.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Police have not determined whether the person was killed in a slaying or whether a marine animal or a boating accident could have led to a decapitation, Martin said.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of determine
Verb
  • In the end, the experiment demonstrated vampire bats can convert amino acids into energy in less than 10 minutes and use it to fuel a lengthy endurance run.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024
  • As the 2020 election demonstrated, federalism can also bolster the integrity of elections precisely because of the power that states themselves have.
    Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Over 21 million Americans are currently insured through the ACA, NPR reported on Saturday.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • In simple terms, float is created for insurance companies because insurance premiums are paid before any claims are made by the insured.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of insure
Verb
  • The filing also highlights Upstart's efforts to manage risks associated with its loan portfolio, including credit risk and interest rate fluctuations, to ensure the stability and growth of its marketplace.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Her reelection goals include ensuring police and fire are fully equipped, beautifying Milpitas, alleviating traffic congestion, attracting high tech businesses and revitalizing the Main Street.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • Roberts and three other hunters secured her bear to a game pole and hiked it a mile out of the woods.
    Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Incumbent Kitty Moore had a tight lead over several Cupertino City Council candidates to secure her spot on the council, while Rod Sinks and Ray Wang were neck-to-neck for a chance to take the second open seat, Thursday results showed.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of secure
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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