ironclads

plural of ironclad

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclads
Noun
  • In terms of sheer number of ships, Beijing’s navy is now bigger than Washington’s and Chinese shipyards can churn out new builds at a far higher rate.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025
  • While those ships often have pools and spas, passengers won’t find the roller coasters, water slides and mini-golf courses common on larger vessels.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Known as cane cutters, cane jakes, or more commonly swamp rabbits, this species is found in the low lying areas in Indiana’s southern hardwood forests where tall reed-like grasses grow that resemble bamboo or sugar cane.
    Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 29 Oct. 2025
  • When asked about the impact of tactics to improve affordability, both rent freezes/caps and friendlier apartment zoning received approval from 34% of those polled, seeing the moves as cost-cutters.
    Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Ironclads.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclads. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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