as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade
unfortunately, kitchen duty will be unavoidable tonight
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Recent Examples of unavoidable
As a result, AI screening is often unavoidable, but Dulski argues that companies still have a responsibility to communicate clearly with candidates about their status and next steps.
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Infantino will be unavoidable this summer.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Unlike diseases and insect pests that are unavoidable, catfacing is easily minimized with these straightforward tomato growing tips.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The unavoidable comparison here is with Pelé, sporting excellence personified but also inscrutable, even a little remote.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
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Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Infantino will be unavoidable this summer.
—Sam Knight, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Unlike diseases and insect pests that are unavoidable, catfacing is easily minimized with these straightforward tomato growing tips.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
The unavoidable comparison here is with Pelé, sporting excellence personified but also inscrutable, even a little remote.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unavoidable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavoidable
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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
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Last spring, the mayor vetoed the budget adopted by the council, and an override ended up being necessary.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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The cosmonauts are effectively the human equivalent of first dog Laika, sacrificing themselves — if necessary — for the good of the wider populous.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
29 May 2026
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“Unavoidable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unavoidable. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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