Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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The Hammer proves to be only a puppet for Superman’s old archenemy, Lex Luthor (Nicholas Hoult), who controls him, barking out commands like a TV director.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025 -
In the post, Witherspoon sported a striped shirtdress paired with a lightweight baby blue cardigan, proving once again that functional fashion doesn’t have to sacrifice style.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.—
Doug Feinberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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Byron, who is married with children, immediately hid when the couple was shown on screen.—
Jennifer Elias,
CNBC,
19 July 2025
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The main character of an upcoming DC Universe movie, Kara is the extraterrestrial cousin to Superman, rightful owner of the wily super-dog Krypto — and, as the Man of Steel and his robot friend Four (voiced by Alan Tudyk) establish, a party animal.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Since its inception in 2006, Sound and Fury quickly established itself as the event for hardcore and hardcore-adjacent music (from the heavier side of emo bands like Anxious to more extreme, metal-leaning acts) first in Los Angeles and then across the country.—
Josh Chesler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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The four semifinalists were determined based on point differential with the Raptors (+15.8), Thunder (+14.8), Hornets (+12.7) and Kings (+11.5) finishing ahead of the Minnesota Timberwolves (+9.5) and Atlanta Hawks (+8.0).—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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His body was transported to the State Medical Examiner’s Office to determine the cause of his death.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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These weren't amateur attempts at gaming the system — they were carefully crafted prompt injections that demonstrated deep understanding of how AI systems process text and respond to instructions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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The cost of insuring vessels passing through the Red Sea has tripled, threatening to disrupt global trade, the Financial Times reported.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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But given how new the idea of Airbnb-ing your autonomous vehicle is, those owners may have trouble insuring their would-be moneymakers.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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And ensuring the fit is right will also remain paramount.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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Ongoing research and public dialogue will be essential to ensure that the benefits of genomic medicine are realized for all.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This situation was the most beneficial for him, as there is a path to him securing a starting job again.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Investigators do not believe either child had been secured properly while in the vehicle, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 July 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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