as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
a hockey team that has refused to accept the inevitability of defeat
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Noun
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The spread of the mosquitoes is concerning because their presence increases the likelihood of disease transmission, said Steve Abshier, president of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California.—
Kff Health News,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025 -
Emphasize the likelihood of your bet settling as a win, rather than the odds and potential payout.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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In a world where the only certainty is change, agility isn't just an advantage.—
Elaine Pulakos,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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That certainty dampens any excitement to find out what happens to her next.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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And over decades, the probability of layoff has fallen significantly.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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