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 inevitable
One woman has a plan to save them Yet, as human populations grow, pressures on gorilla habitat are inevitable, with forest being cleared for agriculture and firewood.
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Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
With that kind of ambition, a bespoke platform is inevitable, perhaps even required, and Alpine unveiled the A390, its second EV, on Wednesday as some evidence of its intentions.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
As is perhaps inevitable in even the best internet-theory books, Asparouhova’s antidote ultimately entails the cultivation of the ability to decide what matters and choose to pay attention to it.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
On one hand — as all K-pop boy groups must do at some point — Seventeen is facing inevitable change as members of the group begin mandatory military service.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 29 May 2025
With that kind of ambition, a bespoke platform is inevitable, perhaps even required, and Alpine unveiled the A390, its second EV, on Wednesday as some evidence of its intentions.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 29 May 2025
As is perhaps inevitable in even the best internet-theory books, Asparouhova’s antidote ultimately entails the cultivation of the ability to decide what matters and choose to pay attention to it.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 28 May 2025
On one hand — as all K-pop boy groups must do at some point — Seventeen is facing inevitable change as members of the group begin mandatory military service.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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Nothing of the sort is necessary for Barkov, whose reputation as the best two-way center in the league (at least based on Selke voting) is deserved.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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More than 60% of homeowners in both areas are willing to forgo customization of their new homes if financial compromises are necessary.—
Roger Vincent,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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The Boise City Council approved plan modifications May 13 for a central village green and town center that would include shopping, coffee shops and food spots, including possible food carts in a park area.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Even their most die-hard fans are experiencing the unavoidable apathy of perpetual losing.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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The weapons are notorious for their heavy kick, unavoidable when throwing out a large mass of lead at high speed.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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