the inevitable
noun
: something that is sure to happen
They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.
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Crews often found release in rowdiness, camaraderie, practical jokes, and the inevitable coping mechanisms of drink and drugs.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Far from creating some new inflection point, this war will wind down, leaving in its wake substantial destruction and the inevitable anticipation about when the next round will take place.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
To get that growth, investors must endure the inevitable downturns when markets slide.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In large part, this was the result of the inevitable wind down of Main Street Sports — formerly Fox Sports networks, which have been through different owners since 2019 and several name changes since 2021.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Far from creating some new inflection point, this war will wind down, leaving in its wake substantial destruction and the inevitable anticipation about when the next round will take place.
—Daniel Kurtzer, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 2026
To get that growth, investors must endure the inevitable downturns when markets slide.
—Liz Weston, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
In large part, this was the result of the inevitable wind down of Main Street Sports — formerly Fox Sports networks, which have been through different owners since 2019 and several name changes since 2021.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the inevitable
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“The inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20inevitable. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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