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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
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
All-Bran cereal also contains vitamin D, iron, potassium, and folic acid.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, Greenland itself is rich in natural resources ranging from oil to iron ore to rare earth elements.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The city of Kiruna in Arctic Sweden is being slowly swallowed by the iron ore mine upon which it was built.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
All-Bran cereal also contains vitamin D, iron, potassium, and folic acid.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 25 May 2026
Adjective
Following its acquisition by Marks & Spencer in 1988, Brooks Brothers gradually tweaked its most famous offering, introducing non-iron fabrics, slimmer fits and a lined and fused collar.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Sep. 2021
For my anti-iron lifestyle, the Nori is a clear winner.
—Rachel Besser, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2021
Verb
What's less fun is having to wash, dry, and maybe even iron the new sheets and then make the bed.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
Plus, Greenland itself is rich in natural resources ranging from oil to iron ore to rare earth elements.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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Some selections still standing after a major storm within the 20- to 35-foot range include crape myrtles, hollies, redbud, sand live oaks, tree ligustrums and winged elms.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2026
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The sand is usually pristine, finding a spot is often easier, and relaxation is virtually guaranteed.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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The Centurions were fueled Tuesday by solid defense and a strong outing from junior pitcher Chase Kline.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
27 May 2026
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Nishida’s greatest tools are his speed, and his ability to play superior defense with a solid, dependable throwing arm.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Cleveland rallied and tied it at 50-all on a jumper by Harden before the Knicks countered with a 10-1 run.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
24 May 2026
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The Aces battled back and tied it at 90 on a jumper in the lane by Chelsea Gray and again at 94 on two free throws by A’ja Wilson.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
Noun
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But there was much more good than bad for Cole, whose velocity, efficiency and fortitude all stood out.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 May 2026
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What isn’t debatable is that their blend of talent, experience and mental fortitude left them uniquely positioned to thrive under such tense conditions.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Tutt and his teams have worked on engineering designs to safely drop anything needing a sturdy parachute — including the Orion capsule that splashed down last month off the coast of San Diego after its 477,710-mile journey to the moon and back.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Identifying this early and applying corrective action (Osmose’s wood preserving chemicals and structural reinforcements like trussing) enables longer lifetimes, thereby preserving capital and minimizing power disruptions.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Riffing on celebratory holiday spreads from her childhood, Michelle Ashurov (Reverie Deli) trusses a savory caterpillar with swirling blini, herbed butter, and trout roe.—
Ingu Chen,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Hopefully grit will be one of them.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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With propulsive pacing and excellent courtroom drama, The Lincoln Lawyer is an easy binge with just the right amount of grit to not feel old-fashioned.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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Lost in all the offense was the strong pitching performance from Tyson Bobo, who won his second game in the playoffs and improved to 6-3 on the season.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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De Zerbi has been in the job for less than two months but quickly forged a strong bond with his players, as shown by those full-time scenes.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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“Iron.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/iron. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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