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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In Washington, the sometimes contradictory orders issued by the three men -- Rubio, Musk and Marocco -- overseeing the USAID cuts have left many uncertain who was calling the shots and fueled talk of power struggles.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The brothers have denied all wrongdoing, and Andrew Tate has made contradictory claims on X about their plans to return to Romania or stay in Florida.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many agencies, meanwhile, told their workforces not to respond or issued conflicting guidance.—
CHRIS MEGERIAN,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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The heads of government agencies also gave conflicting guidance on whether to follow Musk's order.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, private sector benefits can be inconsistent.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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For instance, if marketing, sales, and customer service aren’t working together, customers may receive inconsistent information or services.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 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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After the antagonistic exchange between the two heads of state, 46% of Ukrainians still believe that the country could continue resisting Russian aggression even if American support stops, with 36% doubting this view.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Guy Pearce is an antagonistic delight wielding passive-aggressive hostility as the main character’s benefactor, and Felicity Jones, as the architect’s loyal wife, is the heart of the piece who steps up when her spouse can’t.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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