the inevitable

noun

: something that is sure to happen

They're just trying to delay/postpone the inevitable.

Examples of the inevitable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wilson was an absolute fantasy monster with Harrison off the field last season, so his main concern becomes the inevitable QB switch to rookie Carson Beck. — Dalton Del Don, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

And for months, Hollywood has been bracing itself for the inevitable thousands of layoffs that will come out of the Skydance merger. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Is this the inevitable rise to 6% and change on the long bond? — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

The Lakers expect Looney to stabilize the team during the inevitable rocky periods of the season. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026