ironed

verb

Definition of ironednext
past tense of iron
as in tied

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironed
  1. tied
  2. bound
  3. secured
  4. fastened
  5. chained
Verb
  • The Jaguars are notably 3-9 in one-score games — tied for the most such losses in one season in the Super Bowl era, according to ESPN Stats and Information.
    Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
  • But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of tied
Verb
  • The 58-acre parcel is bounded by 13th Avenue and 6th Avenue to the north and south and by Osage Street and Seminole Road to the east and west.
    Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Golden also bounds back onto several other tallies as its sales grow exponentially.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of bound
Verb
  • Castroneves is not assured a starting spot in the 40-car Daytona 500 lineup, of which 36 spots are already secured by full-time chartered teams.
    Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Detroit’s victory secured them back-to-back division titles for the first time during the Super Bowl era, home field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs and a first-round bye.
    Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of secured
Verb
  • While the brooches Queen Camilla fastened to her coat collar held significant sentimental value, the color of her ensemble also featured a certain sartorial message.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
  • The vibrant red cardigan is fastened with a stylish five-button closure, combining charm and elegance in one piece.
    Angela Lei, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of fastened
Verb
  • That shows us that they're really both chained up by the practicalities of their circumstances at the moment.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Some were also put in four-point restraints, where every limb was chained to a concrete slab.
    Christie Thompson, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of chained
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