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iron

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adjective

iron

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verb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of iron
Noun
In neutral or alkaline soil, leaves will develop chlorosis, or yellowing from a lack of iron. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025 The move, ordered by a Trump appointee, would affect thousands of industrial facilities across the country, including oil refineries, power plants and coal mines as well as those that make petrochemicals, cement, glass, iron and steel, according to documents reviewed by ProPublica. Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 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
These interactions may decrease how much iron your body absorbs. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for iron
Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
  • The white sand Beach is also a hot spot for surfers and a popular spot for those driving the Road to Hana that’s located at mile 9.
    Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There also are fat bikes designed for sand and snow.
    BestReviews, The Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • This offseason, the team didn't have to make too many outside additions as the roster is solid at most spots.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
  • For now, the economy remains in solid shape by several top measures.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Eligibility for premium subsidies for insurance plans sold in Affordable Care Act marketplaces is also tied to the official poverty level.
    Arthur Allen, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Aberg played every major as a pro for the first time last year, tying for 12th at the U.S. Open in Pinehurst, and finishing second at the Masters.
    Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.
    William Baldwin, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
  • This time, logistics and luck were in my favor, and the fortitude came in handy during a dizzying three-hour ride to Himachal Pradesh, flying through hairpin turns on steep roads, as a thick mist churned over the mountains.
    Sarah Khan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Get to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.
    STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
  • It’s entirely made of cotton that has been coated with polyvinyl to create a sturdy material with the look of pebbled leather, which is as water-resistant and stain-repellent as hide.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • Expect grit, drama — and probably some snow metaphors.
    Julia Ranney, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
  • College admissions officers actively seek students who demonstrate grit—the ability to persevere through setbacks.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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