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
As the conversation wraps up, Lough acknowledges that while the damage already done may be irreversible, there is still a chance to shift towards a more sustainable future.
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
When other causes of hair loss lead to scarring, such as certain types of alopecia, that's often irreversible.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
In the shorter-term, taking too much testosterone can lead to side effects such as acne, mood swings, unwanted hair growth (hirsutism) and deepening of the voice—some of which may be irreversible.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Mar. 2025
Your decision to claim, however, is largely irreversible.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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Lise Pedersen, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
When other causes of hair loss lead to scarring, such as certain types of alopecia, that's often irreversible.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
In the shorter-term, taking too much testosterone can lead to side effects such as acne, mood swings, unwanted hair growth (hirsutism) and deepening of the voice—some of which may be irreversible.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 18 Mar. 2025
Your decision to claim, however, is largely irreversible.
—Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreversible
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“Irreversible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreversible. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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