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
And Iran’s military has taken heavy, irrevocable losses ever since.
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Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As part of the agreement, eligible employees can agree to an irrevocable intent to retire this year by March 6 and receive full retirement benefits with the Teachers’ Retirement System.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.
—Tim Stanley, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
As part of the agreement, eligible employees can agree to an irrevocable intent to retire this year by March 6 and receive full retirement benefits with the Teachers’ Retirement System.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest marks an irrevocable downturn in the royal family’s stature.
—Tim Stanley, Washington Post, 20 Feb. 2026
The day before the killings, Wallace said, Keith Caneiro confronted his older brother about a bank account associated with an irrevocable trust that the younger sibling had established nearly two decades before.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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The outcome hinges on whether Iran can secure an agreement to lift international sanctions — without which economists warn the economic damage could prove irreversible.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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For some galaxies, the shutdown might be irreversible, a truly permanent end to star formation, likely due to severe gas loss.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Farmers perform irreplaceable work for this nation but those who work the soil or raise livestock have endured a tough road lately.—
The Virginian Pilot And Daily Press Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Sadiq is an unreal athlete, and will instantly become an irreplaceable piece of New York’s offense.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Earlier this year, the Environmental Protection Agency rescinded several longstanding environmental regulations, including gutting the 2009 endangerment finding and rolling back air quality standards for coal-burning power plants, which advocates say will cause irreparable harm.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Court’s tendency to side with the White House in such cases, if only temporarily, has allowed serious constitutional harm to continue, and has, in some cases, done irreparable damage.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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