1
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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2
as in decided
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this latest infidelity nails it—I'm filing for divorce
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3
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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4
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
The Ferrari driver nailed his start from pole and dominated the end of the sprint race in what was an impressive drive.
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Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Anthony nailed the performance and never looked back as his music career took off, Tony said.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, the graphics weren’t anything close to cinematic quality but the model nailed the mechanics of the game.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Michael Kors has really nailed the whole accessible luxury thing.
—Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
There's also the possibility that this wasn't a low-energy, glancing blow at all — that instead, the proto-Earth was spinning really quickly and then got nailed by Theia.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
In that season, the star pass catcher nailed the triple crown, leading the league with 145 receptions, 1,947 yards, and 16 touchdowns.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Raw deliveries aside, TGL nailed the whole proof-of-concept thing by attracting a far younger audience than golf is used to reaching.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Anthony nailed the performance and never looked back as his music career took off, Tony said.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2025
Striking that right balance between dressy and dressed down is certainly an art—but luckily there’s a handful of celebrities who’ve recently nailed the look.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Now, the graphics weren’t anything close to cinematic quality but the model nailed the mechanics of the game.
—John Winsor, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Michael Kors has really nailed the whole accessible luxury thing.
—Glamour, 17 Mar. 2025
There's also the possibility that this wasn't a low-energy, glancing blow at all — that instead, the proto-Earth was spinning really quickly and then got nailed by Theia.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 17 Mar. 2025
In that season, the star pass catcher nailed the triple crown, leading the league with 145 receptions, 1,947 yards, and 16 touchdowns.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Raw deliveries aside, TGL nailed the whole proof-of-concept thing by attracting a far younger audience than golf is used to reaching.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailed
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With all the injuries hitting the Nuggets, Gordon has been a go-to player for the team.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Lebanon's state news agency said Israeli artillery hit two towns in southern Lebanon and that three other towns close to the border were hit by airstrikes.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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After careful consideration, David decided to step away.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Eastern Conference front-runners split their four-game season series, with all four decided by seven points or fewer.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
1 Mar. 2025
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Every year, humans are exposed to tens of thousands of microplastics via food, beverages, packaging, coatings, and manufacturing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2025
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Recent performances and injuries have exposed Spurs’ shortcomings in squad depth and quality.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
24 Mar. 2025
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A couple has been arrested in Texas after being accused of shooting the father of their son's teenage girlfriend.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, the Harris County Sheriff's Office arrested Antonio Ridge and charged him with Arbaiza's murder, according to Gonzalez.—
Julia Bonavita,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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And then the game itself smacked him like Zack Bolduc’s hit that knocked Hall upside down into the Blues bench.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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She got smacked, but the ball went in.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Police determined that Brown's DNA matched the DNA found on the noose, according to a forensic report issued on March 10.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it has yet to be determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
25 Mar. 2025
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The attack uncovered flaws in the city’s security, including faulty steel columns meant to block vehicle attacks such as the one that occurred.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
5 Jan. 2025
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Recent water quality monitoring has uncovered alarming levels of microbiological contamination, and a UN mission to displacement sites in Gaza City reports dire conditions in water, sanitation, and hygiene.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Nailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailed. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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