as in uncontrollable
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Recent Examples of irrepressible
But Kehlmann the moralist is also an irrepressible trickster, an endlessly fertile maker of fictional modes.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Andrew was so full of irrepressible energy that his death on April 28 at the age of 59 of glioblastoma has left me and his many friends across the independent film world shaken.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025
And geography has always been the great, irrepressible motivator of our actions.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Quadruple hopes end, Barcelona irrepressible Aitana Bonmati exclusive: Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner tells it like it is
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—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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David Denby, New Yorker, 23 May 2025
Andrew was so full of irrepressible energy that his death on April 28 at the age of 59 of glioblastoma has left me and his many friends across the independent film world shaken.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 7 May 2025
And geography has always been the great, irrepressible motivator of our actions.
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2025
Quadruple hopes end, Barcelona irrepressible Aitana Bonmati exclusive: Barcelona’s Ballon d’Or winner tells it like it is
Betting/odds links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic.
—Julia Ranney, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrepressible
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His uncontrollable emotions led to misbehavior at Liberty High School, and Charles was moved to the Department of Youth Services in a residential treatment program to correct his behavior.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2025
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Rap is banned in Iran due to its critical content, its uncontrollable means of distribution, and its direct opposition to the regime’s official values, including the rejection of religious and ideological themes.—
Ali Farahmand,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Even with an obsessive showrunner at the helm, this series would’ve gone nowhere without the outsized talents of our writers’ room.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
30 May 2025
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Betting Big on the Creator Middle Class Stan has grown to more than 70,000 users in just three years, a trajectory that founder and CEO John Hu attributes to obsessive focus on creators who are building real, sustainable businesses without massive teams, investors or platforms.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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Balancing compulsive watchability with a touch of class, the company is still trying to break the mold while simultaneously catering to the masses.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Non-purging methods like compulsive fasting or excessive exercise following a meal are also sometimes diagnosed as a form of bulimia.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Yet for shows like the one in Houston, Erivo is aiming for something looser, more spontaneous, slightly lower-key.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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For travelers looking for nearby, spontaneous adventures, Airbnb’s summer report also shares the top trending domestic destinations among US guests this summer, with unique stays ranging from cozy cabins to beach house retreats.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Irrepressible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrepressible. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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