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
This inequality demonstrates a particular kind of economic and political harm that targets racially diverse and politically progressive young people.
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.
—Joel Rubin, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
The administration has opened investigations or joined litigation over a wide range of efforts to address racial inequality.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The University of New Hampshire poll, which published shortly before the most recent reports on Platner, found that 76% of likely voters planned on ranking Platner, a progressive who has focused on wealth inequality, first on their ballots, which have ranked choice voting.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 9 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Inspired by figures like Jack Greenberg, the longtime head of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, Dan chose public service, centering his path on helping the underserved while challenging entrenched systems of inequality.
—Joel Rubin, New York Daily News, 9 June 2026
The administration has opened investigations or joined litigation over a wide range of efforts to address racial inequality.
—Annie Ma, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
The University of New Hampshire poll, which published shortly before the most recent reports on Platner, found that 76% of likely voters planned on ranking Platner, a progressive who has focused on wealth inequality, first on their ballots, which have ranked choice voting.
—Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Light and Dark Backsplash and White Counters Choose a marble backsplash with a drastic color difference between the white and gray threads of color for a maximalist, glam look.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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There are no specific treatments for the strain of Ebola driving the current outbreak, but early medical care can make a big difference.—
Dr. Sanjay Gupta,
CNN Money,
6 June 2026
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All of it—the trees, the wildlife, the assemblage of diversity in both life and death through which Jacobs stalked in 1867—all of it was in a last gasp for existence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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In correspondence discouraging districts’ diversity programs, the administration has repeatedly cited a broad interpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling on affirmative action, which prevented colleges and universities from directly considering race in admissions.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Out on the course, AI is transforming rangefinders, devices used by golfers to measure distances.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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But both are shooting much better from distance this postseason, and it's helped the Spurs reach the finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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That imbalance between strong investor demand and limited supply is creating more competition in the $100 million-plus deal space.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Then, on June 21, as the sun enters Cancer, the moon will reach its first quarter phase, bringing relationship imbalances into focus, especially if one person has been overcompromising or going above and beyond to keep the peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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How can the sense of an absolute union of all matter be reconciled with the endless multiplicity and distinctness of it?—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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However, a few hours with Air Riders reveals the nuance and depth of its gameplay, the distinctness of this flavor of racing game and its sensory, chaotic, and strategic appeal.—
Ryan Gaur,
Rolling Stone,
19 Nov. 2025
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The sudden boom in credit is creating a wider divergence in competitiveness between credit markets and regular investment sales bidding activity.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The divergence comes down to math.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
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But the same review found that evidence on patient experience, readmissions, mortality and racial or ethnic disparities did not consistently favor Medicare Advantage.—
Eve Cunningham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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This temperature disparity triggers a phenomenon known as the Weibel instability, which generates the magnetic fields.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 June 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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