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
Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
These include protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, vitamin C, folate, niacin and vitamin A, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 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
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The decline is being driven by concerns about headwinds to iron ore demand in the major steel producing areas in the beginning of the third quarter, though this was somewhat mitigated by China’s stimulus measures in the recent months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Major American investors, including Trump allies, are involved with companies prospecting nickel, iron and rare earth elements, even though much of it is trapped far under frozen ground or ice (in some parts of Greenland, the ice is two miles thick).
—Jeffrey Gettleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
These include protein, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, sodium, zinc, vitamin C, folate, niacin and vitamin A, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 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
While the branding discussions iron themselves out, Utah is amid a 21-21-7 campaign, currently sitting in sixth place in the Central Division.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
The decline is being driven by concerns about headwinds to iron ore demand in the major steel producing areas in the beginning of the third quarter, though this was somewhat mitigated by China’s stimulus measures in the recent months.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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Feel free to go more traditional with a pair of Sperry boat shoes or Birkenstock EVA Arizona sandals, which have been designed for the wear that sand, saltwater and sunlight can have on a pair of shoes—but are no less on-trend this year.—
Brett F. Braley-Palko,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Of all the incredible places to visit, apparently nothing sounds more appealing than spending time on the gorgeous white sand beaches of Fort Lauderdale or Miami or in the bustling city of Orlando to usher in warmer weather.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Even as more devices adopt facial authentication, fingerprint technology will remain a solid option for many phone users, technology professionals said.—
Cheryl Winokur Munk,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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Monica and Joey were the first to get engaged and came out of the pods looking like the most solid couple.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Trump administration will not tie the hands of our brave law enforcement, and instead trusts them to use common sense.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2025
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In 2024, Maryland tied for No. 128 nationally in sacks and tied for 71st in tackles for loss.—
Grace Raynor,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.—
Julia M. Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The additional accessories include two cloth liners, a sturdy lame with a wooden handle, four spare lame blades and a blade cover.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Among albums, Four Symbols is the sturdiest winner.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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To bring the first one back in October 2023, a custom metal trussing box was spider-craned from level 6 during the installation of new flooring and security glass.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2025
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The 49ers felt all three had the requisite grit to play inside at nickel cornerback as well as on the outside in a traditional role.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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With grit, persistence, and community, the fight to tread water became easier.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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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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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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