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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Whether fans want to see it or not, change is an inevitable part of the NFL.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Musk has previously called for cuts to federal government spending of up to $2 trillion, making further tensions with some federal employees all but inevitable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
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Salt stains on shoes during the winter months are inevitable.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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With rising numbers of Jewish immigrants escaping an increasingly fascist Europe, and Palestinian calls for independence, all sides spiral towards inevitable collision in a decisive moment for the British Empire and the future of the entire region.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2025
Whether fans want to see it or not, change is an inevitable part of the NFL.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2025
Musk has previously called for cuts to federal government spending of up to $2 trillion, making further tensions with some federal employees all but inevitable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
How to Remove Salt Stains from UGGs Using Vinegar
Salt stains on shoes during the winter months are inevitable.
—Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitability
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Studies have shown, for example, that the likelihood of triggering tipping points in the climate system — such as the dramatic slowdown of a vital current in the Atlantic Ocean — climb more steeply after 1.5°C of warming.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Return processes are often messy, but as successes in Iraq and Afghanistan show, coordinating repatriation can enhance the protection of displaced communities and reduce the likelihood for further displacement upon return.—
Jesse Marks,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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The forecasts can seem effortless, but behind the scenes, a vast network of satellites, airplanes, radar, computer models and weather analysts are providing access to the latest data – and warnings when necessary.—
Christine Wiedinmyer,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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But some sort of reform will be necessary to prevent the program from insolvency as it's expected to run out of money by 2035, according to a Bloomberg report.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Costco, Aldi, Walmart and Whole Foods did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment regarding possible egg limits for customers.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The unions further contend that the offer fails to consider possible adverse consequences to the government's ability to function; sets an arbitrarily short deadline; and is pretext for removing and replacing workers on an ideological basis, among other things.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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In an interview with ABC4 in 2020, Martin discussed raising Patrick and her certainty that he was destined for success.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
9 Feb. 2025
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Still others shout their certainty that God is only close to certain political parties, countries, religions, or genders.—
Lynne Silva-Breen,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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If driving is unavoidable, travelers should inform someone of their plans and check weather reports regularly.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Winter is unavoidable — and for many, the winter blues feel that way, too.—
Lilly Milman,
Vox,
6 Feb. 2025
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The team of researchers said the new interpretation of humanity’s origin increases the probability of intelligent life elsewhere in the universe.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Over those four months, Suarez was third among NL relievers in win probability added, a cool measure of relief value.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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