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
Urban heat effect The urban heat effect is an example of climate change, but also climate inequality and how climate change affects people in underserved areas more.
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Unemployment remains entrenched, inequality is widening, and municipal services are unreliable.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, With Love From Harlem explores a pivotal era when Black artists and thinkers reshaped cultural identity while still confronting systemic inequality.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
This reflects the growth in economic inequality, with the gains in wealth skewing toward the richest Americans.
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Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Mark Prussin,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Unemployment remains entrenched, inequality is widening, and municipal services are unreliable.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
Set against the vibrant backdrop of the Harlem Renaissance, With Love From Harlem explores a pivotal era when Black artists and thinkers reshaped cultural identity while still confronting systemic inequality.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
This reflects the growth in economic inequality, with the gains in wealth skewing toward the richest Americans.
—
Stephen Bagwell,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Hobbs said the difference is that federal agencies often warned states of threats before attacks occurred.
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Aside from resting starters, getting players off the bench for valuable time on the pitch could be the difference as the competition gets tougher.
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That diversity is reflected in the various mediums seen throughout the show, from painting and photography to three-dimensional artworks.
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The creative duo came into the podcast studio to discuss their stunning collaboration in the Summer 2026 issue—a sprawling portrait both of modern Texan life and, more broadly, of American diversity, 250 years into the nation’s history.
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During a 2002 visitor survey, though, the majority of day-use visitors reported hiking 10 miles or less, and the most common distance hiked was 5 miles, Patterson reports.
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
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The findings also highlight an imbalance of power in the flight attendant training center, and the implications of this power dynamic for reporting alleged misconduct.
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This imbalance has triggered a massive correction in how innovation capital is deployed across the wider sector.
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Cheuk urged directors to lean into their creative distinctiveness.
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Other huge fashion conglomerates like LVMH and Kering have grown in such a way that sometimes the individual brands lose their distinctiveness.
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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?
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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.
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That divergence shows up across every category the report examines — pricing, events strategy, wine club management and tasting room approach.
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All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason.
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The different styles from each opponent is the reason in the goal disparity, per Tuchel.
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Celebrating our wild disparity?
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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