as in irreversible
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
irreparable damage to the car
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Recent Examples of irreparable
That somehow or other, all of a sudden, their request for a merger or for some other transaction was now slowed for a year or two years or three years, causing irreparable harm, but with no recourse that the company would have.
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Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
City officials said moving or even touching them can cause irreparable harm.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The suit claims irreparable harm and asks the court for immediate injunctive relief shutting the passes down.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreparable
Max Tani, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
City officials said moving or even touching them can cause irreparable harm.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The suit claims irreparable harm and asks the court for immediate injunctive relief shutting the passes down.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
In its lawsuit, Ryan LLC argued that the noncompete ban would inflict irreparable harm by enabling its employees to leave for the competition, potentially taking with them valuable skills and information gained on the job.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreparable
Adjective
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This scandal will do irreversible damage to the monarchy if Andrew and Sarah are continuously seen out and about with the royal family, whether in private or not.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, improper storage can lead to irreversible damage from moisture, pests, or accidents.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the court found that after considering several factors, the government failed to prove that Abrego Garcia poses an irremediable danger to the community.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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Despite the incident, The Animal Haven reaffirmed its no-kill shelter status, and clarified that euthanasia in cases of irremediable canine aggression is in line with the Best Friends Animal Society's definition of no-kill.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Alcaraz broke the Italian twice, winning the set with an incredible backhand flick from what looked like an irretrievable position and cupping his ear.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Choi seems to be exploring, if subtly, the limitless number of paths a person can take, the manifold consequences of choices that seem inconsequential, the ways interpersonal disputes can widen into irretrievable losses, the awkward intersections of agency and fate: If only this, if not for that.—
Book Marks
June 5,
Literary Hub,
5 June 2025
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“Irreparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreparable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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