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as in hit
to deliver a blow to (someone or something) usually in a strong vigorous manner
the boxer nailed his opponent with a devastating left hook
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as in decided
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this latest infidelity nails it—I'm filing for divorce
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as in exposed
to reveal the true nature of
an investigative report that nailed the teenage novelist as someone who had plagiarized the works of others
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as in arrested
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the very first time I tried to steal anything, I got nailed
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the running back saw the pass coming in and nailed it
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Recent Examples of nailed
But which teams nailed this season and its car development and which ones need to go back to the drawing board this winter?
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Tottenham were looking for a long-term successor to Antonio Conte and Slot, then with Feyenoord, looked nailed on to become their new boss.
—Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Dicker nailed it with room to spare.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball nailed another triple, eight straight points, to give UConn a 72-71 lead around the three-minute mark.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Carlson nailed a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter to prevent a shutout.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
So yeah, the Rays nailed this signing of Jansen.
—Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
If looked at purely as a branding exercise, Chouinard nailed the brief.
—Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Tottenham were looking for a long-term successor to Antonio Conte and Slot, then with Feyenoord, looked nailed on to become their new boss.
—Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Dicker nailed it with room to spare.
—Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
Ball nailed another triple, eight straight points, to give UConn a 72-71 lead around the three-minute mark.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Daniel Carlson nailed a 52-yard field goal in the second quarter to prevent a shutout.
—Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
So yeah, the Rays nailed this signing of Jansen.
—Michael Waterloo, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
If looked at purely as a branding exercise, Chouinard nailed the brief.
—Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailed
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Japan's fertility rate hit a low of 1.20 births expected per woman's lifetime last year, well below the replacement rate of 2.1.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 1 Jan. 2025
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With those gains, the market had a massive year, as all three major averages hit new intraday and closing records in the month of December alone.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2025
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The Port Police crisis team responded, Cooper said, and eventually decided to send the passenger to the hospital for evaluation.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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But because there's no final agreement yet, Canada decided to go ahead and enact its DST in June, which led to a lot of criticism.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The first human case of H5N1, more commonly known as avian influenza or bird flu, has been confirmed in Los Angeles County in California, in connection with an adult who was exposed to livestock.Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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An eight-month investigation by USA TODAY's Network of Ohio newspapers last year exposed years of oppressive lockdowns, deadly violence, and chronic understaffing in the state's youth prison system.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A man was arrested last week after investigators allegedly found his DNA on a ghost gun that was thrown from a vehicle involved in a police pursuit on Interstate 95 in New Haven in December 2022.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Listen to this article A New York man was arrested on drug charges after police reportedly found a number of cannabis products at a vape shop in Norwalk on Monday.Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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Neely had been shouting angrily at passengers on a subway train when Penny grabbed him from behind and restrained him in a chokehold for several minutes.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dell immediately grabbed at his knee and Wayne signaled for team trainers, who spent several minutes working on the wide receiver while teammates waited anxiously.Kristie Rieken, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
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The old chief attempted to do a special review of Bitcoin miners but got smacked down by a federal court.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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Freeman, who had been struggling through an ankle injury, smacked the first pitch from Nestor Cortes 413 feet in the 10th inning of Game 1 for the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history.NBC Los Angeles, NBC News, 16 Dec. 2024
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The agency claims customers across the three banks have lost more than $870 million since Zelle was launched in 2017, and has requested relief for affected customers—the amount of which would be determined in court.Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Following the fall of Assad's rule, mass graves, vast prison systems, and torture sites were uncovered in Syria.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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In June and July 2022, researchers led by the nonprofit Conservation International made a 38-day expedition to the Alto Mayo region of Peru and uncovered 27 new species.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Nailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailed. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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