as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
a hockey team that has refused to accept the inevitability of defeat
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as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath
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Recent Examples of inevitability
Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Opening a hotel does not feel like a pivot so much as an inevitability for Vanderpump.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Forced to process the inevitability of all this attention becoming problematic, Liu wonders what to do about her hair.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Opening a hotel does not feel like a pivot so much as an inevitability for Vanderpump.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
Regardless of the final strategy, Harbour’s inevitable nomination will be well-earned.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitability
Noun
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tilling is sometimes necessary, such as when incorporating compost or manure, but limiting the frequency and intensity can help maintain soil structure.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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And despite a battery of necessary offseason changes, everything felt the same.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That gives stations some certainty over their cost over the weekend.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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While it can’t be said with complete certainty, current size estimates lean toward that description.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Teresa Romero, president of United Farm Workers, said the contradiction between the Chavez's legacy and the allegations is unavoidable.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first arrow is the unavoidable unpleasant experience that comes with being human – for example, feeling exhausted after a poor night’s sleep.—
J. David Creswell,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last week, futures traders briefly pushed the probability of a rate increase by the end of 2026 to 52%.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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