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iron out

verb

ironed out; ironing out; irons out
Synonyms of iron outnext

transitive verb

1
: to make smooth or flat by or as if by pressing
2
: to resolve or work out a solution to
ironed out their differences

Examples of iron out in a Sentence

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While that gets ironed out, viewers keep flagging issues with the 4K restoration, which is the only version of the series available through the platform. Elaina Patton, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2025 Details are still being ironed out, but funds could not be withdrawn before the child turns 18. Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 26 Nov. 2025 The process took a few weeks to iron out the details. Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 24 Nov. 2025 Ideally, taxpayers should try to iron out these issues now, before brokers are required to report the basis, and that may require speaking to a qualified tax professional. Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 22 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for iron out

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of iron out was in 1753

Cite this Entry

“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/iron%20out. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

iron out

verb
1
: to make smooth or flat by or as if by ironing
2
: to work out a solution to
ironed out their differences

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