as in irreparable
not capable of being repaired, regained, or undone
fortunately, the misprint wasn't an irreversible error since it was discovered early
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Recent Examples of irreversible
However, that date may come after the executive order causes irreversible damage to U.S. citizens.
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Jean Lantz Reisz, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
Exposure to lead, which is a neurotoxin, can cause irreversible and life-long health effects in children, reports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Looming cuts to the VA may cause an irreversible blow if the VA stops providing comprehensive care to veterans and, instead, pushes veterans into seeing doctors in private practice.
—Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The bill defines ecocide as causing severe environmental harm either intentionally or through recklessness - where the harm is widespread, long-term or irreversible.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Jean Lantz Reisz, The Conversation, 12 May 2025
Exposure to lead, which is a neurotoxin, can cause irreversible and life-long health effects in children, reports the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 May 2025
Looming cuts to the VA may cause an irreversible blow if the VA stops providing comprehensive care to veterans and, instead, pushes veterans into seeing doctors in private practice.
—Jamie Rowen, The Conversation, 30 May 2025
The bill defines ecocide as causing severe environmental harm either intentionally or through recklessness - where the harm is widespread, long-term or irreversible.
—Jamie Hailstone, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreversible
irreparable
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After exchanging insults on social media, Musk escalated the feud to what many believed was irreparable damage in two separate posts on his X account.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Thursday’s preliminary injunction made that relief more long term and acknowledged the irreparable harm that Chung could otherwise face.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2025
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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