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inevitably

adverb

i-ˈne-və-tə-blē

Definition of inevitably

as in necessarily

because of necessity we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money

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Recent Examples of inevitably The conversation turned inevitably to Holt’s life and skills. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 These disputes are inevitably a trap because carceral politics do not keep us safe. — Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026 At least some of the original cast members must be involved, and their conspicuously aged appearance will inevitably be poignant — an optional but generally baked-in emotional component. — Vadim Rizov, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 And that failure inevitably leads to more interventions to fix the failures. — James K. Glassman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitably

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necessarily

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However, those who don't follow the law simply face getting in trouble if something goes wrong and there's no track record, but no one is knocking on doors or necessarily keeping tabs on the organizations.

— Megan Shinn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
As litigation drags on, the plaintiff will necessarily require a higher settlement amount to compensate for the fees incurred so far and this will make the case more difficult to settle.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

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