as in contradictory
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so different that agreement is not possible
They thought the two theories were irreconcilable with each other.
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Recent Examples of irreconcilable
One parker spoke of marital tensions arising from irreconcilable parking differences: one is a circler; one is a waiter.
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The proxy advisory duopoly also has an irreconcilable conflict of interest because both ISS and Glass Lewis sponsor their own ESG programs.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
As Ukraine’s brutal war nears its third year, the two visions risk becoming irreconcilable.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Based on their public statements, Netanyahu or Hamas haven't modified their previous positions on this matter, which are irreconcilable.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The proxy advisory duopoly also has an irreconcilable conflict of interest because both ISS and Glass Lewis sponsor their own ESG programs.
—Wayne Winegarden, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
As Ukraine’s brutal war nears its third year, the two visions risk becoming irreconcilable.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Based on their public statements, Netanyahu or Hamas haven't modified their previous positions on this matter, which are irreconcilable.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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Reuters could not independently verify the contradictory accounts.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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As the nation’s battle lines sharpen on immigration, tension engulfs farmworkers who, in many respects, embody the fraught, sometimes contradictory nature of the debate.—
Ana Ley,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Maria Shriver Calls Chris Pratt 'a Great Member of Our Family' for His 'Spiritual and Kind' Nature Amazon Prime Video's The Terminal List follows a Navy SEAL who returns home with conflicting memories after his platoon is ambushed on a covert mission.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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That’s because Coughlan has to reconcile two conflicting aspects of her character.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The Royals’ offense has been inconsistent this season.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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Wolfe testified during the first trial, which ended with a deadlocked jury, that damage to Read's SUV is inconsistent with a collision involving O'Keefe.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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This state of affairs, Brooks thinks, is antithetical to music’s purpose.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Such practices are antithetical to the American tradition of an independent, adversarial press.—
Jim Martin,
Denver Post,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The zoo staff set up traps in locations where the otters were seen more than once, but like any good story, antagonistic foil characters in the form of raccoons quite literally foiled their plans by interfering with the contraptions.—
Margherita Bassi,
Popular Science,
12 June 2025
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Porter needs to take a more antagonistic stance against Arnold’s Folly, including demanding Newsom and the Legislature remove that funding.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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The main issue appeared to be opposite ideas about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that was drafted and for which Trump has expressed support.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2025
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As Mangione continued on the phone, Thompson walked past him in the opposite direction.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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