as in likelihood
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
a hockey team that has refused to accept the inevitability of defeat
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as in necessary
impossible to avoid or evade
getting wet is inevitable if you are going to try to give your dog a bath
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Recent Examples of inevitability
Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Research for flying cars The Jetsons cartoon show of the 1960s made flying cars look like an inevitable part of the future, and a small item tucked into the $17.6 billion state budget aims to hurry that future along.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
The ability to handle more freight with fewer resources makes software like Motion TMS not just essential but inevitable.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Rheinmetall According to Alvarenga, Germany's Rheinmetall is well-positioned to benefit from an inevitable European investment in land and air systems.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Adjective
His defeat marked the moment that Canada’s spiritual death at American hands became inevitable.
Grant in the age of Trump
Today, Canada is facing a nakedly imperialist American president who is attempting to weaponize Canadian dependence on American markets into political submission.
—Zack Beauchamp, Vox, 2 July 2025
Research for flying cars The Jetsons cartoon show of the 1960s made flying cars look like an inevitable part of the future, and a small item tucked into the $17.6 billion state budget aims to hurry that future along.
—Ray Stern, AZCentral.com, 2 July 2025
The ability to handle more freight with fewer resources makes software like Motion TMS not just essential but inevitable.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 30 June 2025
Rheinmetall According to Alvarenga, Germany's Rheinmetall is well-positioned to benefit from an inevitable European investment in land and air systems.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitability
Noun
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The spread of the mosquitoes is concerning because their presence increases the likelihood of disease transmission, said Steve Abshier, president of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California.—
Kff Health News,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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Emphasize the likelihood of your bet settling as a win, rather than the odds and potential payout.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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The data needs to be accessible and running in sync across necessary components within the system, not operating in a silo.—
Lori Schafer,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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The Trump administration argued the deployment was necessary to deal with chaotic protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests.—
July 15,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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This new licensing platform expands our ability to reach and engage our fan community on Roblox in the deepest way possible – by working directly with them!—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Curiously, there was no representative from Prince William and Kate Middleton in the talks, and reports indicate the two are approaching the possible reconciliation carefully.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Clarifications of merger policy that increase business regulatory certainty and incentivize dynamically efficient M&A transactions could bolster U.S. competitiveness in international markets, benefiting both American producers and consumers.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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But Beijing is also keenly aware that the current tariffs are hitting at a time when China’s economy has already been struggling with domestic challenges – and there’s no certainty those duties couldn’t rise again under Trump’s capricious trade policy.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Trim outdoor activities to essentials: When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
12 July 2025
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Some stress is unavoidable; however, incorporating healthy habits into your routine can help.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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And over decades, the probability of layoff has fallen significantly.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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