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
  • Much in the way Tom Brady’s annual excellence limited Peyton Manning’s postseason upside, Patrick Mahomes‘ dynastic run with the Kansas City Chiefs has proven problematic for the other AFC quarterbacks of his era.
    Peter Sblendorio, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Over the span of thousands of years, tasty fruit has proven to be a good way to help with seed dispersal in the environment.
    Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Food prices declined by 0.6% month on month as a result of conducive weather conditions, official statistics showed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Genki's product deck also shows a pro controller for the Switch 2, which looks eerily similar to the original peripheral.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of show
Verb
  • Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.
    Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of establish
Verb
  • Additional factors which can determine a sentence such as whether a weapon was used or the quantity of drugs trafficked or money stolen were not released to the Herald per Florida laws.
    Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Special counsels are mandated by internal Justice Department regulations to prepare confidential reports at the conclusion of their investigations to summarize their findings, and the attorney general can determine whether to release the report publicly.
    Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of determine
Verb
  • Additionally, the company’s founders, Job Lam and Lawrence Cheng, generously matched Bentley’s campaign proceeds, while colleagues and their families came together to demonstrate an extraordinary level of support that fueled his record-breaking success.
    Forbes, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Patients treated with decisions guided by the platform demonstrated an 83% greater benefit than those treated with the standard of care of a doctor's choice.
    Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Overall losses from Milton totaled about $38 billion, as not all losses were insured. Munich RE, which released the information Thursday, said Hurricane Helene caused the largest amount of overall losses in 2024, at $56 billion, with $16 billion in insured losses.
    News Service Of Florida, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The total value of properties insured by the FAIR Plan totaled more than $458 billion as of September, up from $153 billion in 2020, according to the insurer's website.
    Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of insure
Verb
  • These experts can highlight potential pitfalls and opportunities and ensure that your product seamlessly integrates into people’s daily lives.
    Lila Ibrahim, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • For Orr, ensuring a company's stock price aligns with its true value is essential for protecting its reputation and ensuring long-term success.
    Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • French television program sellers are placing extra impetus on this week’s Paris screenings events with MIPTV no longer on their schedules, with deals secured on new shows such as France 2 drama The Black Widow.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Solo understands that his mission to secure the vault is finally over and allows the teens and the two children access to the vault's food supply, along with the wonders of The Legacy and all its collections of music, art, toys, and artifacts.
    Jeff Spry, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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 Jan. 2025.

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