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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

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

With the Australian Open starting at Melbourne Park on Sunday, Swiatek has little time to iron out her technical issues after 36 unforced errors to Bencic's 10 on Sunday.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Rooney said Salah needed to either iron out his differences with Slot, or leave Liverpool.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

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

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

iron out

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