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
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.
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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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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
See all Example Sentences for inevitable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inevitable
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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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Hegseth's memo directs the Army to inform the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment of the timeline and necessary resources for the implementation of the change.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
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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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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“Inevitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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