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
The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
By 2026, the damage may be irreversible.
—Christopher Bouzy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Bold, compassionate, and courageous, she’s tested in every imaginable way after a conversation with God sets her on an irreversible path.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The downpour pulls her back from crossing an irreversible line.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2025
By 2026, the damage may be irreversible.
—Christopher Bouzy, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Bold, compassionate, and courageous, she’s tested in every imaginable way after a conversation with God sets her on an irreversible path.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2025
The downpour pulls her back from crossing an irreversible line.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreversible
irreparable
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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
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Other public speakers, like Tabitha Fader, said the reroute would cause irreparable harm if wetlands and rivers were polluted during pipeline construction or in the event of a spill.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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