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 Old money manicures are inescapable on Instagram feeds and TikTok FYPs. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Even without the overt nods, Peart’s presence would have been inescapable. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026 The billboard landed in a city where advertisements for artificial intelligence have become nearly inescapable. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 From sticky carnival rides to summer camps tucked deep in the woods, some of the most disturbing horror comes from taking places that feel comforting and familiar and turning them into inescapable nightmares. — Alaina Urquhart, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inescapable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inescapable
  1. inevitable
  2. necessary
Adjective
  • The departure of Cooper, co-founder of the Gen-Z podcast empire Unwell, was seen as inevitable, per numerous sources.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Ocean views were inevitable at any position in the room—a reminder of your plot on top of nature’s infinity pool.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of inevitable
Adjective
  • Addressing workers at the company’s headquarters in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen Group CEO Oliver Blume warned Tuesday that eliminating tens of thousands of jobs could be necessary to remain competitive.
    — Maegan Vazquez, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The equipment in the classroom is also outdated and no longer reaches performance capabilities necessary for modern digital art, web design and 2D and 3D imaging, officials said.
    — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of necessary

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“Inescapable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inescapable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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