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
Being a part of Infowars was not just a temporary sacrifice, but an irrevocable black mark on all of us, and according to Jones, working alongside him would forever stain our résumés and limit our prospects.
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Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
The board was initially created with an irrevocable trust with $130 million to cover operational costs for at least five years.
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Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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.
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Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Josh Owens,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Apr. 2026
The board was initially created with an irrevocable trust with $130 million to cover operational costs for at least five years.
—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
And Iran’s military has taken heavy, irrevocable losses ever since.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for irrevocable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrevocable
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If scar tissue is too severe, if prior surgeries have left the blood supply compromised, or if a patient's goals aren't achievable without unacceptable risk, proceeding could cause irreversible damage.
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Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University.
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Both describe creativity as an irreplaceable skill in the age of AI.
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That is irreplaceable human work.
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The judge found the department overstepped its authority by adding criteria not specified by Congress, agreeing the rule would cause irreparable harm.
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Plus, dust will collect if they’ve been forgotten about, causing irreparable damage.
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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