nailed (down)

past tense of nail (down)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nailed (down)
Verb
  • It is well established that partisans of the winning side in a presidential election become more optimistic about the direction of the economy, and those of the losing side more pessimistic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In his first two defenses, Foreman established himself as a dominant champ with early finishes of José Roman and Ken Norton.
    Mark Puleo, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And many strikes proved far deadlier.
    Patrick Kingsley, New York Times, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The second attempt for a preliminary injunction proved successful.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Researchers determined the rankings in this category based on metrics like inclusivity, community well-being, elderly care, healthcare quality, and equitable access to safe environments.
    Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 25 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a lot still to be determined in terms of playoff placement and matchups, but Kuemper has a 17-10 career postseason record, including a 10-4 mark while backstopping Colorado to the Stanley Cup in 2022.
    Eric Stephens, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Seattle’s pursuit of veteran guard Will Fries in free agency demonstrated a willingness to be aggressive to address the interior of the line, and this would fit that approach.
    Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Other organizations have demonstrated what respect for democratic values and opposition to this power grab can look like.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • More than 330 million people throughout the world suffer from depressive disorders, and a 2019 study showed that 7% of Americans reported moderate or severe symptoms of depression in the previous two weeks.
    Ronnie Cohen, NPR, 5 Jan. 2025
  • However, Barcelona showed a concentration and seriousness befitting of what was asked of them, but unbecoming of the turbulent moment this squad are going through.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Nick Lapis, director of advocacy for Californians Against Waste — one of the many stakeholder organizations that worked with lawmakers to craft SB 54 — said the law had been written in a way that insured the polystyrene ban would go into effect even if the rest of the package failed.
    Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Most mortgage lenders require borrowers to keep their properties insured.
    Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Officials have not specified the nature of the injuries to any of the four people.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • No cause of death was specified.
    Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Nailed (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nailed%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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