unavoidably

as in inevitably
because of necessity we'll be unavoidably late this evening

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Recent Examples of unavoidably How to balance such shenanigans with the unavoidably unsettling undertones of this story? — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026 When proceeding relies heavily on the argument that Anthropic’s systems add relatively less risk given the risks unavoidably posed by other AI systems, both the board and Long-Term Benefit Trust must explicitly approve the Risk Report. — Rohan Sharma, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2026 Our small island has arguably contributed more in terms of popular music than any other nation, but British driving songs are unavoidably parochial. — Jason Barlow, Robb Report, 11 Oct. 2026 Daniel West’s adaptation hits the major plot points and select lines of dialogue, but has typically, unavoidably, been streamlined and compressed. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 Each represented a resident who had died of an overdose, and I was unavoidably moved. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 West End Girl, the newest album, which unavoidably broke the internet, centered on the end of a tumultuous relationship following her 2025 split from ex-husband David Harbour. — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The group sought to distinguish Eärendil-1 from other satellites, which also unavoidably reflect some light and yet routinely receive FCC approval. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 14 July 2026 But, if each World Cup pushes the sport two steps forward before it, unavoidably, takes one step back, the 2026 tournament and the spirit of the men’s national team will have teleported American soccer fandom to a new place. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavoidably
Adverb
  • 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
Adverb
  • The eighteen-meter-tall brick curve that encases the altar has a tremendous body, nearly ominous in its presence, that imparts an intuitive understanding—even amid the doubt—that what provides shelter necessarily does so through strength.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Better Over Time should give him an opportunity to expunge his anguish and, if not necessarily heal, then find clarity on why his preternatural talent has brought a mixture of blessings and frustration.
    — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

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

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