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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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Your challenge now is to iron out the IRA and house questions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But many economists think that the BLS doesn’t fully iron out seasonal effects and that the data still exhibits “residual seasonality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

If she can iron out putting woes she will be a worthy rival to Thitikul at the top of the rankings.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 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

“There’s scrap iron out there, boys,” he whispered.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.