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
Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Rare earth magnets are more than 10-times as strong as similar products made from iron and can withstand extreme conditions.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The exact mechanics of this clearinghouse have not yet been determined, but the Power 4 conferences are trying to iron that out before these rules go into effect.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Guinea is developing one of the world’s largest iron ore deposits in the Simandou region bordering Liberia and the most cost-effective transit route for the ore would have been through Liberia to the coast.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
Rare earth magnets are more than 10-times as strong as similar products made from iron and can withstand extreme conditions.
—Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
Speak to your doctor about lowering your dose of prenatal vitamins or switching to a non-iron prenatal vitamin.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2022
Its Stretch Regent, coming in various fits and specs, is a modern shirt at its finest, treated with non-iron stretch fabric, wrinkle resistance, and a classic French cuff.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 7 Nov. 2022
Verb
Every load would be seen through from start to finish, so that meant daily ironing, too.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
The exact mechanics of this clearinghouse have not yet been determined, but the Power 4 conferences are trying to iron that out before these rules go into effect.
—Joe Sabin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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Just two milligrams — the size of a few grains of sand — can be fatal.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
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An around 10-foot shark was stuck in a sand bank off a beach off the Saint Vincent Gulf on April 29, according to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Reuters.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The district will work on the official policies in the upcoming months to have a solid policy by the start of the 2025-26 school year.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Alternatively, wear them with a solid, black button-down shirt for a business lunch or dinner.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
Verb
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The Waters/Agassi partnership ground out rallies but the teenagers persevered and tied the match.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The doc examines Naomi Judd’s complicated bond with her daughters, Wynonna and Ashley, that both tied them together and drove them apart.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Admittedly, finding the silver lining in tough situations demands mental fortitude, and can require a reasonably positive mindset.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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A certain kind of fortitude and tenacity is needed to withstand the howling winds and freezing temperatures which batter the town for many months of the year, but Bodø/Glimt is no ordinary team and its proud army of supporters is no ordinary fanbase.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s also loaded with features like USB passthrough and a sturdy wrist rest.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2025
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Best Minimalist Pick: Kuru Flex Via Kuru may specialize in sturdy, supportive shoes—but that doesn’t mean all of its pairs feel clunky.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The Gloss Bridge trussed the look up more with a wet effect gloss, using Gloss Luxe in shade 01 Disclosure.—
Marie Bladt,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2025
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While all of this is going on, Lasher is being trussed for his wedding to his one true love.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This week’s crop of new music finds Luke Combs and Bailey Zimmerman pairing up on a hard-charging anthem about grit and determination.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Montreal’s young core took huge strides this season, and the Canadiens morphed from a team with upside into one that won with a combination of skill and grit.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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