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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Sadiq is an unreal athlete, and will instantly become an irreplaceable piece of New York’s offense.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group consultancy, said China’s role in the Iran situation is irreplaceable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Biggs sustained serious injuries to his face and head in the fall, including multiple jaw fractures, a cut on his chin that required surgery and irreparable damage to several teeth, according to the lawsuit.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The decision was a loss for environmental groups that had argued that the facility is causing irreparable harm to the surrounding Everglades wetland habitats.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Irrevocable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrevocable. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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