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
Based on their public statements, Netanyahu or Hamas haven't modified their previous positions on this matter, which are irreconcilable.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
For months, Israel and Hamas have leveled seemingly irreconcilable conditions for an agreement.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
These are all competing, and often irreconcilable, explanations of the party's defeat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The notes are the same, but the messages attached to them are irreconcilable.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
For months, Israel and Hamas have leveled seemingly irreconcilable conditions for an agreement.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
These are all competing, and often irreconcilable, explanations of the party's defeat.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The notes are the same, but the messages attached to them are irreconcilable.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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The wants of the electorate are contradictory and rooted in base emotions rather than rational thought.—
Steven Hyden,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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His policies were often incomplete, inconsistent, or contradictory.—
HAL BRANDS,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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However, the evidence for a gluten-free diet for IBS is conflicting and inconsistent.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
21 Feb. 2025
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The conflicting stances put the Trump administration in a bind, legal experts say.—
Avi Asher-Schapiro,
ProPublica,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Though such investment had surged in 2017, a spike in 2019 prompted the first concerns that the departure to China of large amounts of American money was inconsistent with President Donald Trump’s goals.—
Derek Scissors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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However, his sophomore year was marred by injuries and inconsistent play.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Paul Mason, vice president of Pacific Forest Trust, one of the dozens of opposed environmental groups, said eliminating the tiered fire hazard severity zones could have consequences that are antithetical to building new housing that is resilient to the impacts of climate change.—
Ari Plachta,
Sacramento Bee,
28 Feb. 2025
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The court ruled that both orders violate the First and Fifth Amendments and are antithetical to federal anti-discrimination law.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And it may be judged as a gauge of whether those endorsements from Mr. Trump and Mr. Musk helped legitimize the party and gave it broader appeal, or potentially backfired, given the Trump administration’s newly antagonistic relationship with Germany and Europe.—
Christopher F. Schuetze,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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In the film, Faizon's character maintains an antagonistic relationship with Will Ferrell's Buddy the Elf but begrudgingly respects his work in the store.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But in the second slide, Chip, 50, is having the complete opposite experience.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Education bills in the Indiana Statehouse drew scrutiny and controversy as the surviving bills head to the opposite chamber as the budget session reaches its halfway mark.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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