as in difference
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts
They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.
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Recent Examples of inequality
At their rallies, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have bashed Trump’s tariffs, wealth inequality in the country and Musk’s campaign to slash federal bureaucracy, while touting the working class.
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Because import duties raised the prices of everyday goods while protecting the industrialist class, ordinary Americans rightly came to associate the tariff with rising inequality and with the gross concentrations of wealth that typified the first Gilded Age—and now plague our own.
— Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The modern federal estate tax, a levy on assets left behind at death, was created by Teddy Roosevelt at the dawn of the 20th century to address the massive wealth inequality created by the robber barons.
—Justin Schein, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel has emerged as a prominent voice to link inequality and broader notions of sustainability.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Because import duties raised the prices of everyday goods while protecting the industrialist class, ordinary Americans rightly came to associate the tariff with rising inequality and with the gross concentrations of wealth that typified the first Gilded Age—and now plague our own.
— Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The modern federal estate tax, a levy on assets left behind at death, was created by Teddy Roosevelt at the dawn of the 20th century to address the massive wealth inequality created by the robber barons.
—Justin Schein, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel has emerged as a prominent voice to link inequality and broader notions of sustainability.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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Shoppers are not expected to see a difference at the supermarket checkout line since the new law just shifts collection of the revenue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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The world needs all of us—our voices, our differences and our commitment to lifting one another up.—
Shikha Bajaj,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Crown’s offensive diversity — featuring 10 different goal scorers this season — proved ineffective against New England’s tactical discipline.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2025
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In February, Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a champion of racial diversity in the military, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The tough colt had nothing — not the distance, not the mud, no challenger — bothering him.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The post was a joke, and perhaps an effective one, maximizing the distance between Studio Ghibli’s tender, bittersweet, profoundly human ethos and the gleeful, dehumanizing viciousness that is Trump’s stock-in-trade.—
Jia Tolentino,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Noun
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Navigating imbalances of cognitive labor can be a challenge for any couple.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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The causes vary and can include hormone imbalances and health conditions, such as PCOS or issues with sperm count or mobility.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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There is a growing divergence between what is good for business and what is good for major wealth owners.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the cultural nuances in this case (along with potential health issues) make the championing of this particular divergence less than winning.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Leaders who create space for disagreement without judgment build greater trust, psychological safety and strategic cohesion.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
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That snowpack ultimately flows to the Delta, and the regional disparity affects how much water the State Water Project will be able to deliver.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Building out the national transmission grid will be essential to balancing these disparities and ensuring a reliable, resilient system.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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It is designed to mimic a shark’s skin by reducing friction and smoothing out turbulent airflow.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Pitts said some of that friction could be removed in the future, with the full process living within the 2K game menus.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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