as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
Some Trump officials continue to suggest this is merely the opening of a negotiation, while the President and others say the new tariff regime is irrevocable and righteous retaliation.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Lynskey lauds his refusal to resort to the easy binary of irrevocable collapse or glorious triumph.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Traversing death, failure, pregnancy, irrevocable life changes and skyrocketing success, Zevin’s novel spotlights a complex friendship and the entanglements of love when a relationship is bound by a higher passion.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust cannot be altered after creation, which ensures tax efficiency and liability protection.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
Lynskey lauds his refusal to resort to the easy binary of irrevocable collapse or glorious triumph.
—Jennifer Szalai, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Traversing death, failure, pregnancy, irrevocable life changes and skyrocketing success, Zevin’s novel spotlights a complex friendship and the entanglements of love when a relationship is bound by a higher passion.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2025
An irrevocable trust cannot be altered after creation, which ensures tax efficiency and liability protection.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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Looming cuts to the VA may cause an irreversible blow if the VA stops providing comprehensive care to veterans and, instead, pushes veterans into seeing doctors in private practice.—
Jamie Rowen,
The Conversation,
30 May 2025
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The bill defines ecocide as causing severe environmental harm either intentionally or through recklessness - where the harm is widespread, long-term or irreversible.—
Jamie Hailstone,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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That experience — raw, real and imperfect — is irreplaceable.—
Eric Snoey,
Twin Cities,
25 May 2025
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When faced with the prospect of replacing an irreplaceable member of the band, Kneebody found a singular solution to the conundrum.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
23 May 2025
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After exchanging insults on social media, Musk escalated the feud to what many believed was irreparable damage in two separate posts on his X account.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Thursday’s preliminary injunction made that relief more long term and acknowledged the irreparable harm that Chung could otherwise face.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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