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
  • 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
  • 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
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 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
  • Over the course of the last few weeks, the royal demonstrated her proclivity for adaptable fashion.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 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
  • 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 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
  • Ohioans made their voices heard on Election Day, casting votes to secure Republican wins in the White House, U.S. Senate, Ohio Supreme Court and more.
    Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
  • 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
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 28 Nov. 2024.

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