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
Omar Giri Calliappan, COO of the OTT division at Indonesia’s Vision+, told an audience this morning at Filmart that a merger between the two entities, both of which are owned by the overarching conglomerate MNC, was inevitable.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The gender gap in caregiver well-being is not inevitable.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The Italy-France-Spain co-production was shooting through the autumn and should be well positioned for the seemingly inevitable competition slot.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Cosmic Library's Proust season reaches its inevitable conclusion!
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2026
The gender gap in caregiver well-being is not inevitable.
—Elissa Strauss, CNN Money, 18 Mar. 2026
The Italy-France-Spain co-production was shooting through the autumn and should be well positioned for the seemingly inevitable competition slot.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 18 Mar. 2026
The Cosmic Library's Proust season reaches its inevitable conclusion!
—Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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But in recent years, Iran has enriched uranium to 60%, beyond the levels necessary for most non-military uses.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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According to court filings in the Eastern District of Virginia, the feds said the raid was a necessary part of an investigation into government leaks.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
18 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the referendum have expressed excitement over the amenities that would come with the possible Frontier Sports Complex activity center while opponents have expressed concerns over a potential financial burden the referendum would impose.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fantasy sports wagering platforms like PrizePicks, DraftKings and FanDuel are unavoidable for sports fans.—
Kate Wolffe,
Sacbee.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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Between government shutdowns, a particularly harsh winter of storms, and conflict in the Middle East, flight disruptions seem to be an unavoidable part of air travel today.—
Graham Rapier,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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