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
  • Comfort and style aren’t oxymorons, and these pants prove it.
    — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Expressing positive sentiment, such as appreciation, also proved more effective than neutral or negative tones.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of prove
Verb
  • Booking information from Clark County Detention Center in Nevada shows Hughes in custody with no bail, with a hearing before a judge scheduled for Thursday morning.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The arrest comes just over 24 hours after the NYPD released surveillance footage on Monday showing Guzman Soto slowly walking through the lobby of his mother’s apartment building wheeling a small suitcase.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of show
Verb
  • Its immediate goal is to establish pilot-scale production while continuing to develop partnerships across the fusion and advanced nuclear industries.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Once an account is established, parents, guardians, grandparents and others can also contribute up to $5,000 per year until the year before the beneficiary turns 18.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of establish
Verb
  • The scientists now plan to collaborate with cement industry stakeholders to determine if the technology can be scaled for mass production.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The panel will investigate the cause of the fire and its spread, determine whether adequate fire-safety measures were in place and evaluate the emergency response, a government notification said.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of determine
Verb
  • The South Korean auteur has directed six movies since 1997, each one demonstrating his literary sensibilities and keen eye for capturing human despair.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The next step is demonstrating consistent color removal and fiber-quality retention at larger scale, with chemical consumption, wastewater quality and process control among the principal scale-up considerations.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of demonstrate
Verb
  • Durazo notes that insured Allianz customers with emergency medical benefits may have access to the Allyz mobile app, which includes up to three virtual or in-person doctor visits per trip at no additional cost.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The return will be guaranteed, the principal won't change and, unlike investing, your account will be FDIC-insured up to $250,000, giving you ample protection with an account of this size.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of insure
Verb
  • Place a clear plastic bag over the pot, ensuring that the plastic isn’t touching the plant (use chopsticks to help elevate the bag if necessary).
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • This thoughtful evolution ensures this year’s NBC ceremony and future broadcasts remain deeply engaging and tailored to the television audience.
    — Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of ensure
Verb
  • BlackBerry sells encrypted and secure communications products to customers like governments.
    — Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The city of Atlanta has secured up to $50 million in philanthropic funding for Mayor Andre Dickens’ legacy project aimed at boosting development in historically underserved neighborhoods.
    — Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
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 2 Sep. 2026.

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