iron 1 of 3

noun

Definition of ironnext
as in sand

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iron

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adjective

as in solid
not showing weakness or uncertainty he had an iron determination to succeed in on Wall Street

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iron

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verb

as in to tie

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Recent Examples of iron
Noun
That includes the famous case of Phineas Gage, a railroad foreman who survived an 1848 accident that sent a large iron rod directly through his head. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026 Indeed, haemoglobin measures the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen, while ferritin measures the iron stored in the body. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
Preventing Minnesota from issuing non-iron mining permits to bad actors who have violated specific international laws, such as corruption and bribery or natural resource destruction. — Mary Murphy, Twin Cities, 17 Apr. 2026 This non-iron chino pant from Charles Tyrwhitt is guaranteed to always look its best, even with minimal care. — Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 6 Mar. 2023
Verb
Obviously, Sincere must now pull Melanie for a chat in order to iron all of this out. — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 5 June 2026 This refers to how much iron your body uses. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
  1. sand
  2. solid
  3. tie
  4. fortitude
  5. sturdy
  6. truss
  7. grit
  8. strong
Noun
  • Soft blues and creams mirror the sea and sand visible through sliding glass doors, while natural wood finishes ground the spaces in their island setting.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Surgeonfish and fusiliers swarm through the current while schools of tuna flicker silver in the distance, and a boxfish the size of a small suitcase hovers awkwardly over the black sand.
    — Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of sand
Adjective
  • Turkey is also the world's fifth-biggest emitter of methane from solid waste, according to nonprofit emissions tracker Climate TRACE.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Patrick Williams played the third-most minutes out of any Bulls player, providing a solid defensive presence while leading the entire roster with seven rebounds.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of solid
Verb
  • The Tampa businessman, during his testimony, tied Sanon to the plot after testifying about their exchanges before and after the assassination.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
  • California surfing legend Kurt Van Dyke’s murder, initially reported as a home invasion in which his girlfriend had been zip-tied, sent shock waves through the surf community earlier this year.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of tie
Noun
  • But more importantly — and what comes with age — is having the fortitude not to follow them.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That mental fortitude stood out to Green during a minor-league game in which Voit started 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortitude
Adjective
  • Made of sturdy beech wood, rounded edges and a light hue soften the beverage cart’s overall look.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Guardian’s April 2025 reporting describes the classic design as a roomy jacket made from sturdy cotton twill or moleskin, typically featuring three patch pockets and a simple collar.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of sturdy
Verb
  • Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.
    — Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • Identifying this early and applying corrective action (Osmose’s wood preserving chemicals and structural reinforcements like trussing) enables longer lifetimes, thereby preserving capital and minimizing power disruptions.
    — Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of truss
Noun
  • Success is something that comes with grit, perseverance, and not listening to negativity, according to Eric Austin, founder of Eric Austin Custom.
    — Rashad Williams, CBS News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Melton called the report a testament of the grit, resilience and unity of the city.
    — Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of grit
Adjective
  • Beckett also recorded strong growth, although it is owned by Collectors.
    — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • That allows for absolute black levels and very strong contrast.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
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