as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Recent Examples of unavoidable
If damp places are unavoidable, try compression or vacuum bags and a plastic bin with a lid.
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
If pruning is unavoidable at that time, apply a commercial pruning sealant or latex paint to wounds so beetles that spread oak wilt disease are not drawn to the fresh cuts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
The playoff rubber match of one of the NBA’s best rivalries was filled with trash talk, confrontation and angst, all unavoidable when two teams meet 32 times in four years, including three postseason showdowns.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Waiting to Book Until the Last Minute There are some instances when booking a hotel at the last minute is unavoidable.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 1 May 2026
If pruning is unavoidable at that time, apply a commercial pruning sealant or latex paint to wounds so beetles that spread oak wilt disease are not drawn to the fresh cuts.
—Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
The playoff rubber match of one of the NBA’s best rivalries was filled with trash talk, confrontation and angst, all unavoidable when two teams meet 32 times in four years, including three postseason showdowns.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 1 May 2026
Waiting to Book Until the Last Minute There are some instances when booking a hotel at the last minute is unavoidable.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavoidable
Adjective
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Maxey hung his head and shrugged his shoulder because the Knicks, much like their fans who flooded the Sixers’ home arena in Game 3, are inevitable.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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For some local malls, the end is already inevitable.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Manager Dave Roberts continues to marvel at the veteran of 17 seasons who is willing to make whatever change is necessary to remain a productive hitter.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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On balance, confronting Iran’s nuclear ambitions was necessary.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unavoidable. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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