nailed (down)

verb

Definition of nailed (down)next
past tense of nail (down)
as in established

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  1. established
  2. proved
  3. determined
  4. demonstrated
  5. showed
  6. insured
  7. specified
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  • Having established a presence within the IndyCar paddock and being best known for its part in the Indianapolis 500, DRR has not functioned as a full-time team since 2012.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For instances onstage, Lachman established breathtaking silhouettes of the soprano from behind to act as an invitation.
    Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of established
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  • Housing prices have proved particularly sticky since the pandemic, with home prices, rents and mortgage rates all rising significantly in recent years.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of proved
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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
  • According to Berlin, the awards are determined by the 575 voting members of the CCA; there are another 100 non-voting members.
    Jenelle Riley, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of determined
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  • While certifications and degrees provide a baseline of theoretical knowledge, demonstrated success in real-world projects is the strongest indicator of capability.
    Daniel Pena, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The last time government institutions demonstrated such rapid mobilization was during the Second World War.
    Greg Orme, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of demonstrated
Verb
  • Google first showed a demo of its all-encompassing, multimodal virtual assistant at Google I/O this spring and clearly imagines Astra as an always-on helper in your life.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Video of the air rescue showed the Coast Guard helicopter lift the hiker on a stretcher from the forest below.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of showed
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  • If you are insured, your insurance will cover the cost so long as the pharmacy or doctor is in network.
    Fran Kritz, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In the past few years, the quasi-governmental agencies Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have backed approximately 40% of all new mortgages, and the Federal Housing Administration, which is a government agency, has insured an additional one-quarter of them.
    Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of insured
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  • Additionally, carbon panels can be specified as gloss or satin lacquer.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The reason this can happen is that the level of intelligence is not specified in the definition.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of specified
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