as in changing
not staying constant
unequal pulsations of the heart that might be a sign of trouble
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Recent Examples of unequal
Then there’s complicity in the Gaza genocide, reneging on promises to address unequal pensions for British women, etc.
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
That can lead to unequal distributions and unintended results.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
South Africa, one of the world’s most unequal societies, is a classic example of this problem.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Among the central innovations of prediction markets is the idea that an unequal playing field might actually facilitate the truth.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
That can lead to unequal distributions and unintended results.
—Virginia Hammerle, Dallas Morning News, 18 Jan. 2026
South Africa, one of the world’s most unequal societies, is a classic example of this problem.
—Alexis Akwagyiram, semafor.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Among the central innovations of prediction markets is the idea that an unequal playing field might actually facilitate the truth.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequal
Adjective
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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While Beijing has rolled out trade-in subsidies to spur sales of cars and appliances, the rebound in spending has been uneven.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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More clients mean uneven cash timing.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Unequal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequal. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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