inexorableness

noun

as in likelihood

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  1. likelihood
  2. inexorability
  3. probability
Noun
  • South Korean President Lee Jae Myung’s approach to North Korea has also increased the likelihood of conflict.
    — Dan Blumenthal, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • In August, Kalshi reflected a 95% likelihood of Wisconsin Democratic socialist Francesca Hong winning the Democratic gubernatorial primary over Milwaukee County executive David Crowley.
    — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of likelihood
Noun
  • The events set in motion at the end of Season 2 do flip the boulder that starts to roll down the hill, and there is the sense of inexorability.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 6 June 2026
  • These poems are plainspoken, emotionally direct, haunted by the past and the inexorability of time.
    — Vince Passaro, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Definition of inexorability
Noun
  • However, markets may be placing too much confidence in a year-end rate hike, with the probability of a December increase priced at roughly 90%, leaving room for expectations to shift as fresh economic data emerge.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
  • However, the probability of serious adverse health effects is still considered low.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of probability
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“Inexorableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inexorableness. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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