as in to straighten (out)
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Recent Examples of iron out
That leaves three months to iron out specifics, ease any concerns and come together with a product that actually achieves Rolapp’s goals.
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of tumble drying, iron out any wrinkles and hang it to air-dry completely.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Removing the curtains from the dryer while slightly damp and rehanging them immediately will usually reduce the need to iron out wrinkles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump had invited Thaci to meet with him and Serbian President Aleksander Vucic to iron out differences between the two countries based on economic interests.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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Brody Miller, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Instead of tumble drying, iron out any wrinkles and hang it to air-dry completely.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Removing the curtains from the dryer while slightly damp and rehanging them immediately will usually reduce the need to iron out wrinkles.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
Trump had invited Thaci to meet with him and Serbian President Aleksander Vucic to iron out differences between the two countries based on economic interests.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 28 Feb. 2026
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“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron%20out. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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