Definition of inevitablynext
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 one exception is big softie Pantelis (Herodotos Miltiadous), a co-worker who some viewers, used to films in which bad things inevitably happen, might immediately mistrust as too good to be true. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026 In McBride’s work, collections of idiots and unlikable misfits strive for power and achievement and are inevitably foiled by their own flaws. Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026 Climate and epidemic shocks almost inevitably exacerbate conflict and encourage crackdowns on population movements. Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 Can the Knicks realistically play small-ball for a long stretch of the season when one of the centers inevitably goes down? James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inevitably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitably
necessarily
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  • Chewing involves biting or gnawing without necessarily swallowing.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • These numbers don’t imply that transport by police vehicle instead of an ambulance necessarily saved more lives.
    Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026

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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitably. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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