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
Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
People who have nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency, also tend to absorb more lead and have higher blood lead levels.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 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
Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Nationwide employment at steel and iron mills stood at 80,600 in 2017 -- and registered the exact same number of workers last year, government data showed.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 7 Dec. 2024
People who have nutritional deficiencies, such as iron deficiency, also tend to absorb more lead and have higher blood lead levels.
—Katarzyna Kordas, Discover Magazine, 7 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
Elsewhere, Maddie gets her hair ironed before meeting her mother and Seth (though curiously not Milton) at a Hanukkah gathering.
—Manuel Betancourt, Vulture, 2 Aug. 2024
There’s the uniform for one thing, which changes with the seasons and weather and varies from park to park, but is invariably best worn ironed with the shirt tucked in.
—Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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
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For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Acuña has also helped his potential trade value by having a solid big-league debut in the fall while also playing well in winter ball.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The offensive came at a time when Assad’s key backers were tied down or weakened by other conflicts: the Russians in Ukraine, and Iran and Hezbollah with Israel.Rania Abouzeid, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
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Welcoming their three daughters Less than a year after tying the knot, the couple's first daughter, Rumer Willis, was born on August 16, 1988, with Willis even helping deliver his first born.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The fortitude, wisdom, and humanity of Hurley’s later-season characterization helped ameliorate the writing’s earlier efforts to undermine him—although these developments didn’t undo that history.Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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Now Manny Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator the last two seasons, hopes to keep the momentum rolling, largely by maintaining the Blue Devils’ defensive fortitude.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Huawei says the main foldable display is built on top of a carbon fiber glass plate which helps reinforce the screen, and the hinge connecting the moving parts feel sturdy and reassuring.Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This sturdy ice scraper has a padded, ergonomic handle that makes for an easy grip with or without gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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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
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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 21 Dec. 2024.
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