as in irreversible
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not capable of being changed; impossible to revoke
She has made an irrevocable decision. an irrevocable change
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Recent Examples of irrevocable
Keough also agreed to pay Priscilla $50,000 to resign as co-trustee of the irrevocable trust whose sole asset was the life insurance policy.
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Ensure that high-impact or ambiguous cases automatically trigger warnings that require human inspection before irrevocable decisions are taken.
—Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Any threats to this funding will cause irrevocable damage to the national economy and to the entire State of Maryland.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Online property records show that the Monroe house is in an irrevocable trust.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
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Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Ensure that high-impact or ambiguous cases automatically trigger warnings that require human inspection before irrevocable decisions are taken.
—Perry Carpenter, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Any threats to this funding will cause irrevocable damage to the national economy and to the entire State of Maryland.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Aug. 2025
Online property records show that the Monroe house is in an irrevocable trust.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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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Ownership, combined with history, makes the bond feel irreplaceable.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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That is why physical spaces, rooted in authenticity and open to inquiry, are irreplaceable.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In addressing irreparable harm, Immergut said the state faced constitutional injury from loss of control over its Guard, operational harm from diversion of troops trained for state emergencies and public safety risks.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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And in some cases, the damage was irreparable.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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