inescapably

as in necessarily
because of necessity inescapably, we must take some drastic measures to avoid a catastrophe

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Recent Examples of inescapably The United States, which had been lurching toward entry in the Second World War, was suddenly and inescapably thrust into global conflict. Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026 Each of these bodies of work takes the mother as its subject or finds her, inescapably, at its center. Carmen Rosenberg-Miller, Artforum, 6 Aug. 2026 Since the late 2010s, this pressure has been inescapably amplified by algorithms, nudging celebrities, influencers, and the people who follow them toward similar aesthetic ideals. Jaimie Potters, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026 From start to finish, and especially at the 78 games held in the United States, soccer’s showpiece felt inescapably American. Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Although Americans are aware that Social Security faces financial difficulties, we are also mired in collective denial about the inescapably painful decisions that will affect seniors, citizens, budget deficits, and the broader economy. Jessica Riedl, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026 The abuse of California’s Native tribes, beginning with the first Spanish explorers, is inescapably true. Dan Walters, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 The crew has the same cares and the same needs and a crew is inescapably beautifully (and) dutifully linked. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026 Concrete, the structure’s dominant material, may be a synonym for fixed and definite, but the experience within is inescapably fluid. Leah Ollman, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inescapably
Adverb
  • However, those who don't follow the law simply face getting in trouble if something goes wrong and there's no track record, but no one is knocking on doors or necessarily keeping tabs on the organizations.
    Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • As litigation drags on, the plaintiff will necessarily require a higher settlement amount to compensate for the fees incurred so far and this will make the case more difficult to settle.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • And when people aren’t seen, they are inevitably forced to wait.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Novel health threats will inevitably return in our lifetimes.
    Ronald Nahass, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Inescapably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inescapably. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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