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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclads
Noun
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Correcting An Expensive Mistake Designed as a new class of multi-mission stealth warships, the Zumwalt-class was meant to meet the congressional mandate for a warship that offered the naval fire support of a battleship.—
Peter Suciu,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
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While Iran and Oman both have territory in the strait, its narrow shipping channels are viewed as international waters through which all ships can travel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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The social media post appears to establish a protocol that has emerged in recent days, with some ships from China, India and Pakistan able to pass through the waterway as Iran flexes control over it.—
Lee Ying Shan,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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A couple of cutters, couple of good sliders.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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Out of that money, 11 new Arctic security cutters are to be built.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Ironclads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclads. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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