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
Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The pool is rimmed with a rusty red color from the mix of iron, aluminum, and arsenic.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
However, a professional cleaner will wash, starch, and iron a dress shirt.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Psyche is a nickel-iron core asteroid that orbits the sun beyond Mars anywhere from 235 million to 309 million miles away.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2026
The pool is rimmed with a rusty red color from the mix of iron, aluminum, and arsenic.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Following its acquisition by Marks & Spencer in 1988, Brooks Brothers gradually tweaked its most famous offering, introducing non-iron fabrics, slimmer fits and a lined and fused collar.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
Verb
This design has become shopper-loved for its wrinkle-free material that’ll save you from having to iron it in the morning.
—Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
However, a professional cleaner will wash, starch, and iron a dress shirt.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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To the east is a jaw-dropping view of snowy Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in New Zealand, which lies in the distance beyond the sand.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Bluff erosion cannot be fixed In Smithtown, rough surf snapped a support beam off a pier and winter storms have stripped away sand and dirt from the bluffs at Kings Park.—
John Dias,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Available in solid, semi-solid, and semi-transparent finishes, Acorn is a part of Cabot's extensive Exterior Wood Stain and Sealer line.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Original screenplay feels very solid as well—and, of course, the phenomenon that is KPop Demon Hunters will almost certainly pick up two Oscars.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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João Klauss scored for the fourth time in his first three matches with the Galaxy to tie it 1-1 in the 56th minute.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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The family also claims the university had prior knowledge of safety concerns tied to large events but failed to address them.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Often, grand jurors are obliged to sit for months at a time, often at great personal expense, demonstrating admirable and selfless fortitude in service of this important public service.—
Barbara Jaffe,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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That’s the fortitude of a real writer.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Choose varieties that produce long, sturdy stems and blooms.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Riffing on celebratory holiday spreads from her childhood, Michelle Ashurov (Reverie Deli) trusses a savory caterpillar with swirling blini, herbed butter, and trout roe.—
Ingu Chen,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
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To make carving even easier, remove the wishbone, stuffing or trussing.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
26 Nov. 2025
Noun
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By channeling talent and grit, Bhatia proved a deserving winner the galleries at Bay Hill could get behind.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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Conning off the bench, Harvey showed determination and grit with his hustle plays.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Keller Mayor Armin Mizani has a strong lead over former Tarrant County GOP Treasurer Fred Tate in the Republican primary for state House in District 98 after the early voting, according to unofficial results.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In addition to seeing stronger hair over time, she’s noticed that adding this formula to her regimen has helped improve her energy levels and balance her hormone levels.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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