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
  • Van Dijk is a central pillar of the side at Anfield and is holding up yet another team that could prove itself as the best this season.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • But the 2024 hurricane season – her 111th – proved too much.
    Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of prove
Verb
  • The claim: Pam Bondi posted on X promising to investigate Nancy Pelosi A Nov. 25 Facebook post (direct link, archive link) shows an X post about California Rep. Nancy Pelosi purportedly shared by Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S. attorney general.
    Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The Morning Show star has hosted the annual celebration for years, and a 2019 post on X (formerly Twitter) showed the Practical Magic actress joining in on the fun.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of show
Verb
  • While Birnbaum’s playful take on Murakami’s prose established the hip, colloquial style the author is still mostly known for today, his translation of Hard-Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World cut about 100 pages from the Japanese text.
    Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Spanning six continents and representing nearly 80 percent of global GDP, the forum includes today’s most powerful states—U.S. partners and allies, as well as adversaries—and has the potential to drive momentum for establishing standards and norms regarding cooperation on global public goods.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The benefit or harm Carr may bring will largely be determined by the powers the president-elect chooses to extend to the FCC.
    Chloe Berger, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Since then, the family has spent decades experimenting with different species to determine which grow best under Maryland’s increasingly harsh weather patterns.
    Brennan Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of determine
Verb
  • But he's also demonstrated a willingness to work across the aisle with populist senators of both parties on key economic issues.
    Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
  • President Biden’s trip to the Amazon demonstrates a U.S. commitment to the clean energy revolution, which Biden has fostered during his term.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Ogburn insured that anyone who walked in, irrespective of her ability to pay, could see a resident.
    Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
  • These Medicare 2025 Changes Could Save You Money What a New CMS Administrator Could Do About one in five Americans are insured through Medicaid, the safety-net insurance program that covers many low-income people and those with disabilities.
    Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of insure
Verb
  • The thinking is, if even a few missiles survive a nuclear first strike, there will be enough firepower left in the opponent’s arsenal to wipe out several major cities of the aggressor, therefore ensuring neither side is unable to escape the consequences of nuclear actions.
    Brad Lendon, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This approach aligns their interests with those of their clients, ensuring they are fully committed to their success.
    Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • Nevertheless, Los Angeles held off a furious rally from the Bengals and secured their seventh win of the season.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
  • In April, Golden Goose secured the advice of a savvy luxury industry professional, as former Gucci president and CEO Marco Bizzarri joined the board of directors, flanking the likes of former Chanel global CEO Maureen Chiquet, who was named chair of the company in 2020.
    Luisa Zargani, WWD, 20 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 4 Dec. 2024.

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