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
Indiana’s second execution in 15 years is a grim reminder of the dual tragedy at the heart of capital punishment — the horrific violence inflicted by killers, and the irrevocable power the state wields in taking a life in return.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
While many asset protection trust are drafted appropriately to meet these and the multitude of irrevocable trust requirements, FAPT failures can arise from issues involving access to distributions and the nature of the assets held in the trusts.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This irrevocable fact has been accepted by their leaders time and again.
—Jesus Mesa
tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Dear Liz: What is the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust?
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
While many asset protection trust are drafted appropriately to meet these and the multitude of irrevocable trust requirements, FAPT failures can arise from issues involving access to distributions and the nature of the assets held in the trusts.
—Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
This irrevocable fact has been accepted by their leaders time and again.
—Jesus Mesa
tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
Dear Liz: What is the difference between a revocable trust and an irrevocable trust?
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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The consequences of the AI boom are likely irreversible, and the future is certainly unknowable.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
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In either case, the transfer is usually irreversible once completed.—
Andreina Rodriguez,Maya Benjamin,
CNBC,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And yet, amid this technological tsunami, one skill remains irreplaceable: executive presence.—
Lynn Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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But even in a broader sense than that is learning about the irreplaceable magic of the relationship between performer and audience, which to me is what Bobby represented in his prime and his time.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If Aetna doesn’t reverse its new policy, Florida’s leaders would be wise to consider taking action before patients suffer irreparable harm.—
Samuel Ganz,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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Death Note is about what happens when good intentions face irreparable consequences.—
Huntley Woods,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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