inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
Synonyms
Examples of inevitably in a Sentence
we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
Recent Examples on the Web
With the inception of spring comes unpredictable weather, and for the next few months, the weather will inevitably get wet and gross.
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Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In America at the turn of the twentieth century, anxieties about posture inevitably collided with anxieties not just about class but also about race.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
But not being able to witness the cruelty and chaos of this war firsthand does inevitably limit the impact of our reporting.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Their priority is getting vital medical care to the patients who will inevitably be shut out by the impending restrictions.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
While the panel was focused on the roots of graffiti, the discussion afterwards there inevitably turned to the famous towers.
—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
In human connections, conflicts arise inevitably, varying from minor disputes to significant ruptures.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Soon she will be faced with the pressure that distance, and maturation, can put on youthful friendships, while exploring new ones with all the wonder and pitfalls that inevitably involves.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
So almost inevitably, our lists will become inaccurate over time, and that’s not necessarily a problem.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
In America at the turn of the twentieth century, anxieties about posture inevitably collided with anxieties not just about class but also about race.
—Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
But not being able to witness the cruelty and chaos of this war firsthand does inevitably limit the impact of our reporting.
—Tom Soufi Burridge, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2024
Their priority is getting vital medical care to the patients who will inevitably be shut out by the impending restrictions.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
While the panel was focused on the roots of graffiti, the discussion afterwards there inevitably turned to the famous towers.
—Steve Appleford, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
In human connections, conflicts arise inevitably, varying from minor disputes to significant ruptures.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
Soon she will be faced with the pressure that distance, and maturation, can put on youthful friendships, while exploring new ones with all the wonder and pitfalls that inevitably involves.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
So almost inevitably, our lists will become inaccurate over time, and that’s not necessarily a problem.
—Erin Mansfield, USA TODAY, 27 Mar. 2024
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inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
-blē
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
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