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
Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Hutson asked in a Denver Post opinion piece after the effort collapsed and another Trump-Biden matchup seemed inevitable.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
After years of assuming parenthood was inevitable, even imagining an alternative felt overwhelming and deeply emotional.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
When the conditions for change are met, the outcome is inevitable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Adjective
That Joe ultimately embarks on a violent rampage seems inevitable.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 17 July 2025
Hutson asked in a Denver Post opinion piece after the effort collapsed and another Trump-Biden matchup seemed inevitable.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Twin Cities, 15 July 2025
After years of assuming parenthood was inevitable, even imagining an alternative felt overwhelming and deeply emotional.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 12 July 2025
When the conditions for change are met, the outcome is inevitable.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitability
Noun
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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The idea was to lessen the likelihood of World War III, given that much of Europe and Japan were literally in ashes.—
Ken Roberts,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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The data needs to be accessible and running in sync across necessary components within the system, not operating in a silo.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Successful entrepreneurs focus on their core strengths and stay centered, adjusting only when necessary (or when metaphorically getting kicked in the ribs).—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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That means getting as many users as possible to pile in is crucial.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
15 July 2025
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Don’t try to work as explosively as possible; instead, focus on proper form and mastering the movement pattern.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Clarifications of merger policy that increase business regulatory certainty and incentivize dynamically efficient M&A transactions could bolster U.S. competitiveness in international markets, benefiting both American producers and consumers.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But Beijing is also keenly aware that the current tariffs are hitting at a time when China’s economy has already been struggling with domestic challenges – and there’s no certainty those duties couldn’t rise again under Trump’s capricious trade policy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Trim outdoor activities to essentials: When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Some stress is unavoidable; however, incorporating healthy habits into your routine can help.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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There are two approaches to achieve this: comprehend the historical probabilities and position yourself before the earnings announcement, or analyze the correlation between immediate and medium-term returns following earnings and position yourself accordingly after the earnings are disclosed.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 July 2025
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“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 27 Jul. 2025.
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