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
Prospects for peace For a peace deal to be possible, Putin and Zelensky would both have to soften their irreconcilable positions.
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
As Ukraine’s brutal war nears its third year, the two visions risk becoming 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
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
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Dave Lawler, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025
As Ukraine’s brutal war nears its third year, the two visions risk becoming 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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
Adjective
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In the comments, the creator posted several slightly contradictory comments.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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And even worse, Trump is leading Republicans down a path of making confused and contradictory arguments in support of higher taxes and central planning of the economy.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That gross number ignores the economic impact of tariffs and glosses over Trump’s conflicting goals.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Trump and his economic team have offered conflicting goals for his new tariffs.—
Sylvan Lane,
The Hill,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Busch's team, Richard Childress Racing, has also struggled with inconsistent finishes, leading many to speculate that the NASCAR veteran has been considering retirement.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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His current form may be inconsistent at best, but Finau believes the best results of his career are still ahead of him.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This history suggests that steep staffing cuts at the Department of Veterans Affairs would be antithetical to how the U.S. has cared for veterans for nearly two centuries.—
Made by History,
TIME,
20 Mar. 2025
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According to these indie producers, union minimums and requirements can be antithetical to how certain indie filmmakers work, with minimums and maximums set for work days, set lunch breaks and task designations, not to mention penalties that can be accrued for productions already on tight budgets.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The first two-thirds of Season 1 focused on the antagonistic relationship between Langdon and Santos.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Malicious hackers and antagonistic countries can already recognize and exploit vulnerabilities in threat detection models using AI agents.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s because Brown structured the show so that the five-year relationship between Jamie and Cathy unspools in opposite directions.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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This two-character musical rests heavily on the shoulders of its stars, who are telling their stories in opposite directions, often singing to ghosts of one another.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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