Definitions

iron out

VERB

reconcile a situation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arbitrate clear up eradicate expedite get rid of harmonize negotiate resolve settle smooth over straighten out unravel

WEAK

agree compromise eliminate erase put right reach agreement settle differences simplify sort out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

question

WEAK

make worse mess up

Example Sentences

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China’s National Bureau of Statistics combines January and February data to iron out distortions stemming from the shifting timing of the annual Lunar New Year holiday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Apart from winning, Norris' target this season is to improve himself, iron out the weaknesses that were exposed by his struggles with adapting to the McLaren last year.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

The more details, financial or otherwise, you iron out before the trip, the more you’ll be able to enjoy what sounds like an amazing few days.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

Officials from both countries will resume discussions next month to iron out legal issues, with presidents Prabowo Subianto and Donald Trump expected to sign the agreement before February.

From Barron's • Dec. 23, 2025

The girls napped on running boards, or dipped to get a tire iron out of the trunk.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

iron out

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