Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nail (down)
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Hiltz dropped a personal best in the 800-meter yesterday, proving to be one of the favorites to earn the large prize.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025 -
This silky moisturizer is clinically proven to shorten your skin’s adjustment period to retinoids while reducing dryness with a barrier-restoring blend of lipids—specifically ceramides, natural cholesterol, and fatty acids.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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For the rest of the short teaser, Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) are shown walking around the grounds of the estate, touching bannisters and stone pillars with an air of finality.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 Apr. 2025
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In February 2025, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showed that food prices were up 3.2% year-over-year, with food away from home rising 4.5%—a clear indicator that even fast food is being reconsidered as an occasional indulgence.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Regional hubs have been established in North America, China, France, Sweden, and Spain to cover the specific requirements and automotive regulations of the respective countries.—
Jeanette Rohr,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Robertson, a former sheriff’s deputy, has been the leading opponent against past measures to compensate people and to establish a law to let legal experts make that decision instead of legislators.—
Charlotte Kramon,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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The election will determine the ideological balance of the highest state court.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those additional tariffs vary and were determined by looking at the rules in those countries around U.S. exports, according to the White House.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Physical resistance is not required on the part of the victim to demonstrate lack of consent.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Apr. 2025
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These missions typically include booster recoveries, either at sea or on land, further demonstrating the company's focus on reusable launch technology to lower the cost of access to space.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Watercraft might not be safe, while some operators are not licensed or insured.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Medicare insures people 65 or older and some who are younger and disabled.—
Grace McCormack,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2025
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Two pouch compartments are there to ensure your phone doesn’t get tossed around in a larger overnight bag during trips (ditto for sunglasses and even your go-to setting spray).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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This strategic move into media ventures underscores Ronaldo’s ambition to solidify his influence in the entertainment industry, ensuring his brand’s longevity well beyond his soccer career.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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This backdoor would allow the government to access information secured by Apple’s Advanced Data Protection (ADP) system, which applies end-to-end encryption to a wide range of iCloud data.—
Ryan Browne,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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His extension, on the other hand, represents a critical step forward, securing the Jays’ franchise cornerstone through 2039.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Nail (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nail%20%28down%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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