as in sand
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as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty
he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street
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as in to tie
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Recent Examples of iron
Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Gallego said she’s invested in initiatives that bring new high-paying jobs to underserved communities, like Navajo women who previously worked in the coal industry who now do iron work at the semiconductor plant in $100,000-plus roles.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Set your iron to warm, and then iron over the salt in circular motions until clean.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Vitamin C supports iron absorption, immunity, and wound healing and reduces chronic disease risk.
—Sara Hoffman, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, Gallego said she’s invested in initiatives that bring new high-paying jobs to underserved communities, like Navajo women who previously worked in the coal industry who now do iron work at the semiconductor plant in $100,000-plus roles.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Speak to your doctor about lowering your dose of prenatal vitamins or switching to a non-iron prenatal vitamin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
Verb
The exact mechanics of this clearinghouse have not yet been determined, but the Power 4 conferences are trying to iron that out before these rules go into effect.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Set your iron to warm, and then iron over the salt in circular motions until clean.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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On the eighth hole, after driving the ball into the rough — a sand patch near a fan viewing zone — Lindblad skipped a ball about 50 yards onto the green to create a short putt opportunity.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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It's blessed with empty beaches and ultra-fine sands, its turquoise waters revealing one of the world's largest barrier reefs.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This offseason, the team didn't have to make too many outside additions as the roster is solid at most spots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After a stunning Game 1 blowout followed by a defensive struggle out of the 1990s, the Los Angeles Lakers and Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series will relocate to the Twin Cities, tied 1-1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Secondary Trey Amos, Mississippi Amos (6-1, 195) led Ole Miss with 13 passes defended and tied for the team lead with three interceptions.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lately, the federal judiciary has responded with impressive speed and fortitude to Trump’s fusillade of executive orders and other actions.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Though Graham had concerns for how Cooper would be handle the pressure of this style, he was quickly given comfort by the young actor’s fortitude.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Added some grit and determination on the back end with Lindgren.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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But the Francophone descriptor fails to conjure the dust her voice kicks up, the grit and moan that hang in the air after each song.—
Carrie Brownstein,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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