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necessarily

adverb

ˌne-sə-ˈser-ə-lē

Definition of necessarily

as in inevitably

because of necessity the argument that the existence of the universe necessarily implies the existence of an all-powerful being responsible for creating it

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Recent Examples of necessarily That study isn’t suggesting that workers necessarily have a $1 million net worth right away. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The pay rates are a third to a quarter of what a traditional regular day would be, and the content isn’t stuff to necessarily be proud of. — Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026 None of which is to necessarily suggest that Haaland will have an easy go of it in 2026-27, as City enters the new season in somewhat uncertain circumstances. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 21 Aug. 2026 This isn’t because liberal psychology necessarily fosters a love for John Coltrane. — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for necessarily

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inevitably

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Opponents say the current setup is just right and that Iceland already enjoys all the benefits of European integration without the sovereignty compromises that inevitably will come from being a full member.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Efforts to protect them will inevitably spill into censorship of all users — now on the orders of the government.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026

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