as in inevitable
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not able to be stopped or changed
an inexorable conclusion the inexorable rise of a political movement
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Recent Examples of inexorable
What drives me is to see that this great company continues its inexorable march to becoming the greatest company in the world.
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Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
For these daughters—and, inevitably, for their readers—the images call to mind the forces that constrained their mothers’ lives, the sacrifices made on their children’s behalf, and time’s swift, inexorable passage.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
On the surface, Wednesday’s argument in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond merely signaled that the Court’s Republican majority will very likely take the next incremental step in its seemingly inexorable march toward integration of church and state.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 30 Apr. 2025
In the 1990s and the early years of this century, there was every indication that China was on an inexorable march toward economic liberalization.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
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Pete Born, Footwear News, 15 June 2025
For these daughters—and, inevitably, for their readers—the images call to mind the forces that constrained their mothers’ lives, the sacrifices made on their children’s behalf, and time’s swift, inexorable passage.
—Sophia Stewart, The Atlantic, 9 May 2025
On the surface, Wednesday’s argument in Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board v. Drummond merely signaled that the Court’s Republican majority will very likely take the next incremental step in its seemingly inexorable march toward integration of church and state.
—Ian Millhiser, Vox, 30 Apr. 2025
In the 1990s and the early years of this century, there was every indication that China was on an inexorable march toward economic liberalization.
—Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexorable
Adjective
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Challenges are inevitable, but transparency and consistent effort can rebuild trust and even strengthen the relationship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In his meeting with Trump, Putin – potentially seeking to secure at the negotiating table what Russia has not been able to win by force – will be at pains to give the impression that Russia’s advance in Donetsk is inevitable.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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These changes stem from patient feedback, case reviews and a relentless curiosity about emerging techniques.—
Sacha Obaid,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And a vindication of a season of relentless winning on the third and second tiers of professional tennis, the substance that makes Mboko the real deal, not a fleeting shooting star.—
James Hansen,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Inexorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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