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
Why continue to hold the low-basis stock and not put it into an irrevocable trust?
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The transaction was irrevocable as a way to protect her ownership of it, Lee said.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Unmarried couples may consider irrevocable trusts, though these require more resources up front.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Some Trump officials continue to suggest this is merely the opening of a negotiation, while the President and others say the new tariff regime is irrevocable and righteous retaliation.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
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Bruce Brumberg, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
The transaction was irrevocable as a way to protect her ownership of it, Lee said.
—Maya Eaglin, NBC news, 13 May 2025
Unmarried couples may consider irrevocable trusts, though these require more resources up front.
—Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Some Trump officials continue to suggest this is merely the opening of a negotiation, while the President and others say the new tariff regime is irrevocable and righteous retaliation.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
Adjective
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But most in the audience clung onto the notion that at best, globalization and integration had reached a bump in the road, believing that globalization was inevitable, immutable and irreversible.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The shift from partner to caregiver was instantaneous and irreversible.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Investors should pay close attention to companies bridging these two worlds: Those that own irreplaceable manufacturing capacity and are structurally tied to Western markets.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Unfortunately, despite this appropriation, preservation funds are not flowing, and Colorado’s irreplaceable history, heritage, and culture–and the staff who work to preserve and protect them — are in jeopardy.—
Dawn DiPrince,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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Immediate, irreparable harm When the government creates a policy that might violate the Constitution or federal law, affected people can sue in federal court to stop it.—
Cassandra Burke Robertson,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Their outcomes are far from certain, and the cases might be decided only after irreparable damage has been done.—
Alex Reisner,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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