as in to straighten (out)
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of iron out
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
The two entities tried several times to iron out a contract to no avail.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The land development entity being created to assemble property and help iron out issues with troubled lots has three people on the board, enough to get the new nonprofit started.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for iron out
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
The two entities tried several times to iron out a contract to no avail.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 28 Feb. 2026
The land development entity being created to assemble property and help iron out issues with troubled lots has three people on the board, enough to get the new nonprofit started.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for iron out
Cite this Entry
“Iron out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron%20out. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
