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
Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
The waste, which came in 10 large containers, was declared as mixed metal scrap containing aluminium, copper and iron, but turned out to be circuit boards mixed in a huge pile of metal scrap, said Theeraj Athanavanich, director-general of the Customs Department.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 May 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
Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Iron deficiency Heavy periods and vegetarianism can lead to low levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
—Shannon Lawlor, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Golfers often camp outside new stores for days ahead of opening for a chance to win golf equipment like iron sets, drivers, putters, range finders, apparel, footwear and more, Mahoney said.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 14 May 2025
The waste, which came in 10 large containers, was declared as mixed metal scrap containing aluminium, copper and iron, but turned out to be circuit boards mixed in a huge pile of metal scrap, said Theeraj Athanavanich, director-general of the Customs Department.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 14 May 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
But after a quick wash—in a mesh laundry bag on the delicate cycle—and a good initial pressing, no garment has needed ironing since.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Iron deficiency Heavy periods and vegetarianism can lead to low levels of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body.
—Shannon Lawlor, Glamour, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for iron
Noun
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The residence sits right on the sand with endless views across the water, and, during the high season, rental charges include a complimentary beach setup every morning, with chairs and umbrellas.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Garfield, 41, and Barbaro, 34, walked side-by-side barefoot on the sand as the Complete Unknown Oscar nominee carried her dog in her arms with a cone around his neck.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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These dildos were solid and made to sit above the pubic bone, custom made to measurements provided by purchasers, who were often men.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 May 2025
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While the bullpen has been a bit of a mess, the starting rotation has been solid.—
Will Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Soon after the tournament ended, in which Scheffler finished tied for 8th place, the city announced that there were errors in the police department's handling of the case, and charges were ultimately dropped.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Also the most recent winner of the Coca-Cola 600 in Concord, Bell has won three points races — tying him with Kyle Larson for the most victories this season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2025
Noun
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At the time, videos of motivational speakers and clips focused on mental fortitude became a regular part of his life.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2025
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The word cowboy itself was used in a derogatory way to describe the former slaves as 'boys,' ... destroying the negative connotation, what remains is the strength and resiliency of these men who were the true definition of Western fortitude.—
Alex Gonzalez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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It’s got all the gaming-friendly extras; HDR support, DP 1.4, HDMI, and a metal stand that actually feels sturdy for once.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2025
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Subscribers can save up to 76 percent on tons of coveted finds for the holiday weekend, including summer fashion, sturdy luggage, and outdoor furniture.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
Noun
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The companies that lead with grit, own their value and protect their core will be the ones that define the next decade — not just survive it.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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From a spirited young girl splashing in the brown waters of Galveston to a woman carving her place as a wife, mother and businesswoman, Mama Tina's journey is full of grit, grace and resilience.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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 2 Jun. 2025.
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