as in diverse
being not of the same kind
disparate notions among adults and adolescents about when middle age begins
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as in difference
the quality or state of being different
an enormous disparity in the lives of the rich and the poor in that country
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Recent Examples of disparate
Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Lawyers representing federal employees whose careers and families have been uprooted cite anecdotal evidence of disparate impact, a key ingredient in many successful civil rights claims.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
For Chapel, with the NAACP, the report’s omission of the disparity index under Bailey raises a series of questions for the attorney general, who has been in office since 2023.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
To develop more sophisticated risk assessment frameworks, insurers can use AI to synthesize insights from disparate data sources, such as satellite imagery, social media trends, macroeconomic indicators and climate models.
—Chaz Perera, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Lawyers representing federal employees whose careers and families have been uprooted cite anecdotal evidence of disparate impact, a key ingredient in many successful civil rights claims.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 4 June 2025
Noun
Firstly, Ukraine has developed the technical capability to strike deep inside Russia, despite its staggering disparity of territory and resources.
—Matthew Chance, CNN Money, 3 June 2025
For Chapel, with the NAACP, the report’s omission of the disparity index under Bailey raises a series of questions for the attorney general, who has been in office since 2023.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disparate
Adjective
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PrideFest 2025 is packed with incredible entertainment, diverse vendors, and family-friendly activities.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
7 June 2025
Noun
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One difference is that previous research, including a 2023 paper that Keeler coauthored, studied restrictive diets supervised by medical professional.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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One year later in 2009, the difference between cable and broadcast was even more pronounced, especially with the decision to air Games 1 and 2 on NBC before moving Games 3 and 4 to Versus.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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In biology, sometimes many different molecules can do the same job.—
Philip Ball,
Wired News,
8 June 2025
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The Dolphins have been linked to Hilton, the former Bengals slot corner, at different times this offseason.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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The animal has a long tail and distinctive tufts of soft hair.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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There is a distinct difference between the two eras.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Within such simulations, there will be three distinct participant groups: 1.—
Ivan Shvaichenko,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Noun
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These significant enrollment declines not only jeopardize the future of Black families but also diminish the diversity of our workforce.—
Leadership Brainery,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2025
Noun
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In contrast, polyester is made from fossil fuels and doesn’t biodegrade, as ocean organisms can’t break it down.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
6 June 2025
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In contrast, Snowflake’s metrics are considerably poorer.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Those 30-something passengers represented a surprising demographic distinction for this city mainly known for its long winters, spicy chicken wings and proximity to one of the most popular honeymoon destinations in the country.—
David Allan,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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Dylan’s detention has also drawn the condemnation of New York’s governor, who at an unrelated press conference Thursday in Hell’s Kitchen made a distinction between assisting in the removal of people who have been accused of crimes and separating families.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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“Disparate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disparate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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