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
As Ukraine’s brutal war nears its third year, the two visions risk becoming irreconcilable.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Yet this controversy so powerfully stoked by Huxley, which has sometimes caused scholars to see the time as one of outright warfare between irreconcilable groups, belied a complexity of thought that spanned a wide spectrum.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
Based on their public statements, Netanyahu or Hamas haven't modified their previous positions on this matter, which are irreconcilable.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 15 Feb. 2025
Yet this controversy so powerfully stoked by Huxley, which has sometimes caused scholars to see the time as one of outright warfare between irreconcilable groups, belied a complexity of thought that spanned a wide spectrum.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
The two sides have irreconcilable viewpoints, raising questions about whether the mediators who brokered the agreement will be able to get both sides to positions that allow the pause to become permanent.
—Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Jan. 2025
Based on their public statements, Netanyahu or Hamas haven't modified their previous positions on this matter, which are irreconcilable.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
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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Musk has done all of this in the name of efficiency, but scientific research is antithetical to unrelenting thrift.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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But opponents to the bill hold firm that new natural gas was antithetical to Maryland’s climate goals.—
Rachel McCrea,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 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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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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But in the second slide, Chip, 50, is having the complete opposite experience.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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