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
Wyatt Buckner, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2024
According to reports, trucks fitted with iron bars and locks line the the Elías Piña border crossing that separates Haiti from the Dominican Republic.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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
Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
If ironing is not advised, try steaming away any unwanted creases.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Ready to load iron ore pellets, the laker arrived in subzero temperatures, which didn’t stop visitors from bracing the cold to photograph the ship’s arrival.
—Wyatt Buckner, Twin Cities, 17 Dec. 2024
According to reports, trucks fitted with iron bars and locks line the the Elías Piña border crossing that separates Haiti from the Dominican Republic.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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
So, before turning on the webcam, iron your outfit, tidy up the background, and prepare your posture.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
If ironing is not advised, try steaming away any unwanted creases.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
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And far, far above the waves, skydivers soar over lush terrain as the Indian Ocean glimmers ahead, offering rare shoreline landings on white sands.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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One boy makes a line in the sand to mark out the pitch.Adam Leventhal, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Its sophomore outing lacked the original's surreal magic, but S3 was a solid return to form, mixing elements of noir and procedural drama to weave a haunting tale of fractured time and memory.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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Notably, the $123 average of analysts price estimates reflects a solid 45% upside potential from here.Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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So far, these viral flashing light phenomena have not been tied to drone activity and could simply have been posted originally to troll people concerned about the drones.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Pittsburgh Steelers are tied with the New England Patriots for the most Super Bowl wins with six.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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His exceptional professionalism and physical and mental fortitude inspired his soldiers to follow him willingly.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Inspired by the true story of the 1960s fight for Civil Rights through the eyes of the girls who reinvigorated the struggling movement through the power of magical thinking, friendship, faith and fortitude.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Milenkovic has been a crucial cog in Forest’s sturdy back line and Van Dijk has been excellent for Liverpool, rising to the challenge of having more responsibility to play out from defence and build Liverpool’s attacks under Slot.Rory Smith, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Verb
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To make carving even easier, remove the wishbone, stuffing or trussing.Jennifer Borresen, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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She’s got the demi-god trapped and trussed up for reasons soon to be revealed.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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High-pressure in commerce requires the same level of mental grit and discipline.Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her storylines involved deep vulnerability, immense grit, and intense personal grudges that often got her character into trouble with both her family and the law.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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 31 Dec. 2024.
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