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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 Two cells of the same type will inevitably have slightly different levels of gene expression at any moment. — Quanta Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 The market for players (and coaches) will inevitably settle closer to NFL and NBA rates than schools pay today. — Chris Park, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Without a massive budget hike, the US space agency’s emphasis on building a Moon Base and winning a competition for lunar real estate and resources with China will inevitably leave lesser priorities behind. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Oct. 2026 Fall is here, which means that outdoor critters will inevitably try to find their way into our homes. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitably

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necessarily

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Still, not every activity that appears productive or beneficial necessarily helps people recover.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026
The joy of being in DTLA is proximity to transit, putting Santa Monica, Pasadena, and everywhere in between within easy reach without necessarily needing Ubers or a rental car.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

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