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
Some fans scoffed that Scott’s appearances were random and thrown into the storyline, but the multiplatinum rapper’s in-ring debut felt inevitable.
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Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
These findings challenge the prevailing tech industry narrative that AI systems are inevitable and will benefit everyone.
—Oliver L. Haimson, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
But of course, Girlie is trying to pull off a tightrope act, and her story’s conclusion is inevitable.
—Sarah Rose Etter, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
In war, the deaths of civilians and combatants are unfortunately inevitable.
—Paul L. Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Shaheem Reid, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
These findings challenge the prevailing tech industry narrative that AI systems are inevitable and will benefit everyone.
—Oliver L. Haimson, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
But of course, Girlie is trying to pull off a tightrope act, and her story’s conclusion is inevitable.
—Sarah Rose Etter, The Atlantic, 6 Aug. 2025
In war, the deaths of civilians and combatants are unfortunately inevitable.
—Paul L. Newman, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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Many people in the country have a distrust of civil servants; however, civil servants with deep understanding of finance and investing are exactly the type of people who would be necessary.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Evacuation Protocol: If evacuation becomes necessary, follow your checklist, wear protective clothing, and leave immediately.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Also, likely aiding in the suspect's speedy apprehension, according to Bumgarner, were the FBI-style protocols soldiers are trained to follow, including quick evacuation, barricading if escape is not possible, and taking swift action to curb imminent danger.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Mistakes are unavoidable, but unlike most jobs, umpiring comes with an immediate public assessment.—
Kim Elsesser,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In addition to the usual travel expenses like flights and accommodations, certain places around the world charge taxes and fees that are typically unavoidable.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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