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
Symbols have an inexorable way of lingering in the collective mind and identity of the community.
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Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Since defaults resumed, the data has shown an inexorable slide of millions of borrowers through delinquency — like a downward escalator — and ultimately into default.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
In its quarter century, the Trust Barometer has captured an inexorable erosion of belief in institutions and their leaders.
—Richard Edelman, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
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Travis Whitlock, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Institutional evolution is inexorable and heartless.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
Since defaults resumed, the data has shown an inexorable slide of millions of borrowers through delinquency — like a downward escalator — and ultimately into default.
—Cory Turner, NPR, 10 Feb. 2026
In its quarter century, the Trust Barometer has captured an inexorable erosion of belief in institutions and their leaders.
—Richard Edelman, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inexorable
Adjective
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Tumi also offers a more high-end version at 31 percent off, featuring a wipeable lining for inevitable makeup leaks.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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Was that inevitable given her skills?—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The circuit winds through the streets of Monte Carlo — past the harbor, a famous casino, and through a tunnel — demanding relentless concentration as cars brush inches from the barriers.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
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Chloe Thompson, Denver North’s goalie who has played with Gentry since elementary school, witnessed a relentless competitor who understands how greatness gets crafted in the practice beyond practice.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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“Inexorable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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