inescapable

adjective

ˌi-nə-ˈskā-pə-bəl How to pronounce inescapable (audio)
Definition of inescapablenext
as in inevitable
impossible to avoid or evade some people believe that your fate is determined at birth and thus inescapable

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Recent Examples of inescapable The issue of Japan's aging society and its shrinking workforce are an inescapable part of life in Japan, and foreign workers are an inevitable part of the solution. — Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 Online, the fight over the WNBA and trans rights has felt inescapable. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026 Noma At its apex, Noma’s influence on the culinary world was immense and inescapable. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 It’s lodged between the other slices of sticky pop-rock thatmade Crow an inescapable presence on pop radio for nearly 15 years. — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inescapable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inescapable
  1. inevitable
  2. necessary
Adjective
  • However, Musk has cautioned investors against treating a merger as inevitable.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Still, a controversy of some kind might have been inevitable.
    — Jack Denton, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of inevitable
Adjective
  • The current job climate is creating conditions where pushing past your limits may feel necessary for career survival.
    — Melody Wilding, Contributor, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Successfully navigating those kinds of conflicts will be key if Sharma is to build up the authority and credibility necessary to get Xbox back on track.
    — Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of necessary

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“Inescapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inescapable. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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