ironed

ADJECTIVE

pressed

Synonyms

STRONG

flattened smooth

WEAK

flat

Example Sentences

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Several thorny issues still need to be ironed out to bring a clear end to the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Balda and Mazin deliver a critical message for audiences of all ages in a succinct, no-rough-edges package with a perfectly ironed bow on top.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

During the Obama administration, it took over 20 months for the finer details of a deal on Iran's nuclear programme to be ironed out.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Some issues need to be ironed out for those plans to be commercially viable.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

I’d say Violet washed and ironed those handkerchiefs because, crazy as she was, raggedy as she became, she couldn’t abide dirty laundry.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison