Definition of necessarilynext
as in inevitably
because of necessity the argument that the existence of the universe necessarily implies the existence of an all-powerful being responsible for creating it

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Recent Examples of necessarily The areas where the employees are lacking and overburdened can be examined through observation without necessarily monitoring them. — Adithyan Rk, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Just because the Heat used more pick-and-rolls doesn’t mean the Heat necessarily played slower, either. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 But his planning doesn’t mean that the tax would survive the courts, and in any case, not every billionaire will necessarily make similar arrangements. — Ramesh Ponnuru, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 But that money doesn’t go necessarily towards your insurance. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necessarily
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inevitably
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  • With fall in full swing in the South, outdoor critters are inevitably trying to find their way into our homes.
    — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The fast turnaround of the new theme will inevitably put pressure on designers and creatives already planning their looks for the May event — now operating under a truncated timeline.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2026

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“Necessarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/necessarily. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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