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
For locals, that trend is driving up prices and reshaping the islands in ways that feel irreversible.
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The trends driving automation adoption are irreversible, but the financing gaps remain largely unaddressed by traditional financial institutions.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Research shows the arthritis Stephanie was experiencing, if untreated, can cause irreversible joint damage and significant disability.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 18 July 2025
If, indeed, this administration and its congressional supporters are preparing a case against Powell, the damage done to the Fed’s independence will, in my opinion, be long-lasting, if not irreversible.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
The trends driving automation adoption are irreversible, but the financing gaps remain largely unaddressed by traditional financial institutions.
—Aditya Ranjan, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Research shows the arthritis Stephanie was experiencing, if untreated, can cause irreversible joint damage and significant disability.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 18 July 2025
If, indeed, this administration and its congressional supporters are preparing a case against Powell, the damage done to the Fed’s independence will, in my opinion, be long-lasting, if not irreversible.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreversible
irreparable
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On June 30, however, Nevada Circuit Court Judge Carolyn Ellsworth denied the TRO request, ruling that the petitioners had not demonstrated immediate and irreparable injury, without addressing the merits of the broader dispute.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 July 2025
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Tehran’s envoy in Vienna said the Israeli and U.S. strikes have caused irreparable harm to the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the international agreement that allows non-weapons states access to nuclear technologies in return for IAEA inspections.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
5 July 2025
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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