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
The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2025
The gunboat was built quickly using iron nails and fasteners, which later oxidized in the water.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 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
Maggie Horton, People.com, 1 May 2025
But after a quick wash—in a mesh laundry bag on the delicate cycle—and a good initial pressing, no garment has needed ironing since.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Noun
And perhaps more importantly, there are signs that the people of Gaza are starting to feel more emboldened to defy the terrorist group that has ruled the area with an iron grip for nearly 20 years.
—The Editors, National Review, 29 May 2025
The gunboat was built quickly using iron nails and fasteners, which later oxidized in the water.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 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
While ridding your closet of linen and cotton styles in favor of wrinkle-free fabric alternatives is a viable option for reducing time spent ironing, investing in a handheld steamer may be an easier and more cost-effective swap.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 1 May 2025
But after a quick wash—in a mesh laundry bag on the delicate cycle—and a good initial pressing, no garment has needed ironing since.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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In others, huddles of cormorants gather on the black sand beaches, and sea lions bark from the rocks.—
John Bartlett,
NPR,
8 June 2025
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Don't forget to walk down to Big Wave Bay beach, with its white sand beaches and, as the name suggests, excellent waves.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The Eufy Life mobile app is solid, including easy at-a-glance views, long-term charts, and drill-down capabilities.—
Christopher Null,
Wired News,
4 June 2025
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Adding to the desk’s do-it-all appeal: sturdy, solid oak legs and a natural wood finish with one-of-a-kind character.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
Verb
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The investment fund tied to the Qatari state has spent billions on the operations and players.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
31 May 2025
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Well, as referenced above, the United States was coming out of a nasty recession tied to the crisis in the mortgage market.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Sunderland’s Class of 2024-25, though, has fortitude built in.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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His ethos and spirit pulsates throughout the idyllic interior and garden galleries, whisking New Yorkers and visitors away from the frenzy of daily routine, reminding us that art is essential, not extraneous, to our existence and fortitude.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
Adjective
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 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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Fried has been everything and more the Yankees could have hoped for, getting to 8-1 through his first 11 starts with the mix of dominance and grit.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Rather than wait for wildlife officials to take management action, a few islanders are taking matters into their own hands with a plan full of small-town grit.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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