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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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as in decided
to make final, definite, or beyond dispute
this latest infidelity nails it—I'm filing for divorce
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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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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
If looked at purely as a branding exercise, Chouinard nailed the brief.
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Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Will Sue protect Caroline, or will Sam get nailed after all?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
Stewart, making his first career start, nailed a 3-pointer and Diarra followed suit to push UConn’s lead out to 18-4 after seven minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Maryland’s biggest lead of the first half occurred when Reese nailed a short jumper to lift them into a 51-26 advantage with 44 seconds left.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Scott nailed his audition with ease and was rewarded with the plum role of Ben Wyatt, the dorky state auditor and former child mayor who becomes series the primary paramour of series lead Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle has nailed it.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Tonioli is on the same page, but Hough disagrees, insisting Graziadei nailed it.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Bringing confidence early, Ball drove for consecutive buckets at the rim and nailed his third 3-pointer of the game off an assist from Karaban in transition.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 9 Dec. 2024
Will Sue protect Caroline, or will Sam get nailed after all?
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 4 Dec. 2024
Stewart, making his first career start, nailed a 3-pointer and Diarra followed suit to push UConn’s lead out to 18-4 after seven minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
Maryland’s biggest lead of the first half occurred when Reese nailed a short jumper to lift them into a 51-26 advantage with 44 seconds left.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
Scott nailed his audition with ease and was rewarded with the plum role of Ben Wyatt, the dorky state auditor and former child mayor who becomes series the primary paramour of series lead Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Olive & June founder Sarah Gibson Tuttle has nailed it.
—Kathryn Hopkins, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
Tonioli is on the same page, but Hough disagrees, insisting Graziadei nailed it.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailed
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the past ten years, the night has evolved from an intimate dinner to a significant date on the New York City advent calendar—this is the first year that Mulligan and Mumford decided to share images anywhere—but the original spirit of Wassail, and its generosity, remains entirely intact.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The couple decided to forgo Christmas gifts altogether last year, choosing to give each other the gift of a weekend getaway to another part of the state.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The shutdown exposed serious risks around relying solely on external manufacturing.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the Scary Movie star, years ago, before the birth of her youngest child, her four older kids were exposed to a different lifestyle.Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Mangione was arrested on charges of possession of an unlicensed firearm, forgery and providing false identification to police.Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Ivy League graduate from a well-to-do family was arrested Monday in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a customer at a McDonald's spotted him and alerted the restaurant.Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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Murray grabbed his jacket and walked out again.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Penny, a passenger on his way from a college class to the gym, grabbed Neely from behind in a chokehold, forced him to the train floor and restrained him there for several minutes.Eric Levenson, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Further charges related to Thompson's shooting would be determined by the Manhattan District Attorney's Office, according to the chief.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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But the Ukrainian marine corps is determined to prove the Russian commanders wrong.David Axe, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Archaeologists in Wyoming have uncovered needle fragments made out of animal bone, which provide new insight into how Paleoindian North Americans survived the last ice age.Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
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Road construction came to an emergency halt in Hidalgo region in Mexico when workers uncovered a pyramid.Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Nailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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