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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as in inevitability
the quality or state of being impossible to avoid or evade
given the age of her car, she has resigned herself to the inevitableness of its demise in the not-too-distant future
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Recent Examples of inevitable
David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Though Liverpool always felt confident a successful resolution would be reached, that scenario was not inevitable.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
While cost increases are inevitable if tariffs come, pricing isn't the only factor influencing consumer decisions.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
As with our existing frog-in-slowly-heating-water subscription culture, an upsell is inevitable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Xi Jinping has vowed unification is inevitable—through force if necessary.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Though Liverpool always felt confident a successful resolution would be reached, that scenario was not inevitable.
—Simon Hughes, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
While cost increases are inevitable if tariffs come, pricing isn't the only factor influencing consumer decisions.
—Richard Kestenbaum, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
As with our existing frog-in-slowly-heating-water subscription culture, an upsell is inevitable.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
Adjective
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In both cases, regulation or policing of markets is necessary to ensure that ‘bad’ actors do not gain an advantage over good ones.—
Mike O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The laws are seen by the administration as a necessary protection against threats to the country, a betrayal of the principles and virtues of the nation by the opposition and the public at large.—
Liz Tracey,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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One major change was the installation of visual and audio warning systems to alert pilots of possible throttle misconfigurations.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yet, potassium bromate is also classified as a possible human carcinogen.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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It will be watched closely, particularly given the significant legal issues involved and the high likelihood that additional univeristy investigations will be launched.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Choosing one that's too large can create excess moisture and increase the likelihood of dust mites and mold.215 Maintenance and Care of Humidifiers Proper care and maintenance of a humidifier keep it working safely and effectively.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hasbro is also accelerating its $1 billion cost savings plan in an effort to offset tariff pressures, but noted that price hikes are unavoidable.—
Sarah Whitten,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2025
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Service in the rack is also unavoidable, so cold plates and heat sinks need to be removable quickly without sacrificing performance.—
Baratunde Cola,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But that's just about the only certainty in what could otherwise be a night full of intrigue and surprises.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Without certainty of funding, the project may not advance as originally planned and Denverites will pay the price.—
Jill Locantore,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2025
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According to the press release, there’s a 0.3% probability that these findings were a statistical fluke.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the FDA issued its recall classification as Class II, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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