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
The terms of the two sides are irreconcilable.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Both sides have voiced seemingly irreconcilable demands in their months of negotiations, thwarting numerous diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
These are all competing, and often irreconcilable, explanations of the party's defeat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The two proposals are not necessarily irreconcilable.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Both sides have voiced seemingly irreconcilable demands in their months of negotiations, thwarting numerous diplomatic efforts by the Biden administration.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
These are all competing, and often irreconcilable, explanations of the party's defeat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The two proposals are not necessarily irreconcilable.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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In the comments, the creator posted several slightly contradictory comments.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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And even worse, Trump is leading Republicans down a path of making confused and contradictory arguments in support of higher taxes and central planning of the economy.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These are two starkly conflicting therapeutic pieces of advice.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The tallest sediment stack The mystery of Mars’ missing carbon stems from two seemingly conflicting results.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After an inconsistent first half of the season, manager Unai Emery has found a way of tinkering with Villa’s line-up and still winning.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Even so, the practice of choosing a papal name remained inconsistent for the next 1,000 years, with most popes using their baptismal names.—
Christopher Watson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly every move Sun has made has been antithetical to traditional art collecting.—
Rachel Corbett,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2025
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The end result is far fewer roster spots at the Division-I level, which would seem antithetical to the NCAA’s overall mission.—
Joe Sabin,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This calculated move aimed to generate significant buzz and re-establish Lynch with a new, more antagonistic persona upon her return to the WWE landscape.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Trump White House, though long antagonistic toward ObamaCare, surprisingly chose to continue the Biden administration’s defense of the law.—
Nathaniel Weixel,
The Hill,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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How a Reporter Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love Steak Fries Among some right-leaning critics, the school’s actions this week and over the past year have often prompted the opposite reaction.—
Vimal Patel,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Except that mine was in the opposite direction, from Florida to Chicago, for the funeral of my sister Rosie.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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