as in inevitable
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not able to be stopped or changed
an inexorable conclusion the inexorable rise of a political movement
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Recent Examples of inexorable
After that, history is inexorable.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
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Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Martel turns that eerie impassivity into an asset by treating the drone’s perspective as a kind of God’s-eye view of a conflict in which one side is trying to win by way of the inexorable, self-reinforcing power of bureaucracy and paperwork.
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Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
YouTube isn’t alone—streaming prices continue their inexorable climb across the board.
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ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inexorable
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Martel turns that eerie impassivity into an asset by treating the drone’s perspective as a kind of God’s-eye view of a conflict in which one side is trying to win by way of the inexorable, self-reinforcing power of bureaucracy and paperwork.
—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
YouTube isn’t alone—streaming prices continue their inexorable climb across the board.
—
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for inexorable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexorable
Adjective
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On the one hand, this does seem inevitable, both in terms of industry direction and the desire to cut costs however possible.
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When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.
Adjective
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Swiss brand On is rapidly disrupting Nike's long-standing dominance in the global running footwear market, alongside Hoka, by prioritizing relentless innovation over celebrity endorsements.
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The story of America is a story of industry, technical skill, and relentless optimism for what the future holds.
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“Inexorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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