inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
i-ˈne-və-tə-blē 
1
: in an inevitable way
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
Examples of inevitably in a Sentence
we must inevitably make some sacrifices if we are going to save money
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The late innings of Monday night’s battle inevitably drew comparisons to Nathan Eovaldi.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
This cynicism inevitably besmirches players, coaches, and referees who have no ties to gambling.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Planting trees that aren't adapted to your climate will inevitably end in disappointment.
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There will inevitably be some misalignments.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
This cynicism inevitably besmirches players, coaches, and referees who have no ties to gambling.
—Danny Funt, New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2025
Planting trees that aren't adapted to your climate will inevitably end in disappointment.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2025
There will inevitably be some misalignments.
—Leo Schwartz, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for inevitably
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“Inevitably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inevitably. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.
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inevitably
adverb
in·ev·i·ta·bly
-blē
1
: in an inevitable way
the hero inevitably defeats the enemy
2
: as is to be expected
inevitably, it rained
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