as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early
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Recent Examples of irreversible
As with all collector cars, price is determined by condition, and in the American muscle-car arena, non-original drivetrains and irreversible modifications can greatly diminish value.
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Investigators said splash goggles or face shields would have been appropriate alternatives for preventing irreversible eye damage.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025
This project would build massive 13-story transmission towers across Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties, cutting through working farms, forest ecosystems and conservation lands with irreversible impact.
—Karyn Strickler, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Their work not only represents a major advance in Hilbert’s program, but also taps into questions about the irreversible nature of time.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 June 2025
Investigators said splash goggles or face shields would have been appropriate alternatives for preventing irreversible eye damage.
—Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025
This project would build massive 13-story transmission towers across Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore counties, cutting through working farms, forest ecosystems and conservation lands with irreversible impact.
—Karyn Strickler, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Their work not only represents a major advance in Hilbert’s program, but also taps into questions about the irreversible nature of time.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreversible
irreparable
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Immediate, irreparable harm When the government creates a policy that might violate the Constitution or federal law, affected people can sue in federal court to stop it.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Their outcomes are far from certain, and the cases might be decided only after irreparable damage has been done.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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