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

The following books refuse to treat breakups as a singular ending or distinguish the breakup from the inevitable awakening. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Defying the odds, Onwards and Sideways emerges as a stirring lesson on learning to address the inevitable with grace and acceptance. — Michael Rechtshaffen, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Liam Coen’s game plan was sound, and Cleveland’s defense got next to no help from its offense, accelerating the inevitable. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2026

There are shifts in the market, budget fluctuations, changes in priorities and the inevitable reorganization. — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026