inexorable

adjective

Definition of inexorablenext
as in inevitable
formal 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 After that, history is inexorable. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 May 2026 Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living. — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026 Martel turns that eerie impassivity into an asset by treating the drone’s perspective as a kind of God’s-eye view of a conflict in which one side is trying to win by way of the inexorable, self-reinforcing power of bureaucracy and paperwork. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 1 May 2026 YouTube isn’t alone—streaming prices continue their inexorable climb across the board. — ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inexorable
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  1. inevitable
  2. relentless
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  • Going on 30 grossed roughly $96 million in theaters and has endured for decades as a cultural touchstone, making a reboot inevitable.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 16 July 2026
  • With the brand’s popularity — not to mention the restaurant’s proximity to Boise High and the North End — success for Doug Davis’ legacy seems inevitable.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 15 July 2026
Definition of inevitable
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  • The relentless rain has led to dozens of water rescues in the region and forecasters are warning of more rainfall that could be catastrophic.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Between a home with three young children and a pediatric clinic crowded with restless kids, the noise at times felt relentless.
    — Dana Suskind, Time, 14 July 2026
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“Inexorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorable. Accessed 21 Jul. 2026.

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