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
Our murders and massacres and missiles, and our irreconcilable regiments?
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Peace talks are now stalled at two seemingly irreconcilable concepts - Greek Cypriots want reunification as a federation.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 July 2024
As for the opposing sides’ policy differences—the border; macroeconomics; war with Russia; states’ rights; judges, and numerous irreconcilable interpretations of freedom and control—all that jazz drops to a low hum.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
Even within a 10-mile radius, though, there could be irreconcilable views.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
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Eli Amdur, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
Peace talks are now stalled at two seemingly irreconcilable concepts - Greek Cypriots want reunification as a federation.
—Reuters, CNN, 20 July 2024
As for the opposing sides’ policy differences—the border; macroeconomics; war with Russia; states’ rights; judges, and numerous irreconcilable interpretations of freedom and control—all that jazz drops to a low hum.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 18 July 2024
Even within a 10-mile radius, though, there could be irreconcilable views.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 16 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for irreconcilable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irreconcilable
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Trump’s own stance on Taiwan is Trumpian, which is to say, contradictory.Joshua Keating, Vox, 16 Dec. 2024
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Panasonic's approach here is contradictory to most of its competitors, as recent Sony video cameras like the ZV-E10 and the ZV-E1, as well as the Nikon Z 30, work as USB webcams without any additional software or drivers due to their support for the UVC/UAC streaming standard.PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
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While states do have laws of their own regarding the use of drones, the FAA's regulations tend to reign supreme and may even supersede any other conflicting rules.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, unlike Belichick’s situation, there are some conflicting reports going on.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 17 Dec. 2024
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Spurs are suffering from an injury crisis and inconsistent results this season but Gray’s development has been a shining light.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Transgender children in military families already face unique challenges due to frequent relocations, inconsistent access to affirming healthcare, and the common stresses of military life.Jen Cousins and KBF Francis, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Trump and Homan’s goals are antithetical to New York and American values.Murad Awawdeh, New York Daily News, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Harris campaign has sought to appeal to Republicans who don’t like Trump’s policies, many of which are antithetical to generations of conservative Republican philosophy, and to people who are alarmed by authoritarian pronouncements from the former president.Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2024
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However, with a new administration poised to take control in a month’s time that is pro-business and potentially more lenient in anti-trust policies, that antagonistic scenario could be altered.Jerrold Lundquist, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The potential pick could deepen Trump’s antagonistic relations with Mexico and add another controversial figure needing confirmation from the U.S. Senate, which will flip to Republican control in January.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Gabe Vincent dragged Golden State’s Dennis Schroder to the opposite corner.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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Bonds, which trade opposite interest rates, have dropped into the holiday bargain bin as a result of these unnecessary rate cuts.Brett Owens, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Irreconcilable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irreconcilable. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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