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
According to a new study, Antarctica is at risk of abrupt and potentially irreversible changes to its ice, ocean, and ecosystems that could have profound implications for Australia and beyond.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
In either case, the transfer is usually irreversible once completed.
—Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 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
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 21 Aug. 2025
In either case, the transfer is usually irreversible once completed.
—Andreina Rodriguez,maya Benjamin, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 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
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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 15 Sep. 2025.
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