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
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 inevitability
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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But the success of any of NASA’s plans depends on having the money and resources necessary to carry them out.—
Wendy Whitman Cobb,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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These companies feel like necessary building blocks of modern existence.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The lack of certainty about what is leading some scholars to lose their right to study in the US is sending a chill through the international student community.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Amid the economic certainty, this summer is expected to be slower than usual for the travel industry, according to new research by Bank of Montreal.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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There are some unavoidable drawbacks to its more limited memory, though.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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In that sense, some researchers consider infinity—and undecidability—to be an unavoidable aspect of our reality.—
Charlie Wood,
Wired News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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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“Inevitability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inevitability. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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