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 inevitable
Amid the preparation for an inevitable transition, it's thought that Prince William and Princess Kate will continue putting their family first.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 23 June 2025
Outside New York, Cuomo’s comeback looked inevitable until the last couple of weeks.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
Jobe Bellingham’s inevitable departure has opened a hole in a midfield which already needed reinforcing, even as Enzo Le Fee’s loan deal turned permanent on promotion.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 June 2025
This trend is inevitable, driven by the enormous potential underneath AI and blockchain’s synergistic benefits.
—Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 23 June 2025
Outside New York, Cuomo’s comeback looked inevitable until the last couple of weeks.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 23 June 2025
Jobe Bellingham’s inevitable departure has opened a hole in a midfield which already needed reinforcing, even as Enzo Le Fee’s loan deal turned permanent on promotion.
—Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 22 June 2025
This trend is inevitable, driven by the enormous potential underneath AI and blockchain’s synergistic benefits.
—Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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Doctors complain the process is burdensome and it's often used to delay or deny medically necessary medical care for patients.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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By thoughtfully considering how their cultures impact new graduate experiences, companies can create environments that not only attract top talent but also foster the innovation and adaptability necessary for future success.—
Brendan Keegan,
Rolling Stone,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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This might signal that the two are also getting ready for a possible upcoming change.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
22 June 2025
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The town of Porter is committed to keeping its dispatch center with Chesterton as long as possible.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Some degree of worry, confusion and even fear is unavoidable at work.—
Jonas Barck,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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But if navigating today’s world means that countries must take responsibility for their own national security, then developments such as a European replacement for the U.S. nuclear umbrella in Europe may be unavoidable.—
JENNIFER LIND,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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