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
Sometimes, a romance feels so inevitable that no matter what either party does, the universe just keeps pushing them back together.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Middle East has witnessed enough surprises in recent years to suggest that the seemingly impossible can become inevitable faster than anyone expects.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Menopause is an inevitable and natural part of every woman’s journey, but the transition often comes with challenges that can feel frustratingly out of your control.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2025
While critics have accused the Israeli air force of indiscriminate bombing, the study finds that strikes generally targeted military objectives, though civilian casualties were inevitable.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The Middle East has witnessed enough surprises in recent years to suggest that the seemingly impossible can become inevitable faster than anyone expects.
—semafor.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Menopause is an inevitable and natural part of every woman’s journey, but the transition often comes with challenges that can feel frustratingly out of your control.
—Chloe Castleberry, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inevitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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The first three have helped shape a new-look defence, which had been identified as a necessary area of improvement since last summer.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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From breezy wide-leg pants to tailored joggers, these fashion finds will keep you comfy and put-together from day to night and throughout your travels—no iron necessary.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Reason for optimism Were unavoidable mistakes had?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unfortunately, that notorious fabric yellowing is often unavoidable due to the combination of oleic acid, squalene, and other organic compounds found in your skin oil and sweat.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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