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
Our choices have resulted in failing infrastructure, sky high medical costs, and economic inequality, contributing to the current protectionist tendencies.
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Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Leftist leaders elected across Latin America in recent years have similarly vowed to tackle inequality by boosting minimum wages; Mexico’s ruling party has increased them by close to 300% since 2019.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Income inequality levels and the racial wealth gap will almost certainly persist, especially for those without generational wealth.
—Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
When Jordan Miller discovered 65 million Americans don’t have access to a mainstream credit card or bank loan, the Southern Methodist University alum set out to address the glaring inequality in retail banking — a state of play that disproportionately impacts working-class consumers.
—Mari Sato, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Amanda Sloat, Time, 2 Jan. 2026
Leftist leaders elected across Latin America in recent years have similarly vowed to tackle inequality by boosting minimum wages; Mexico’s ruling party has increased them by close to 300% since 2019.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Income inequality levels and the racial wealth gap will almost certainly persist, especially for those without generational wealth.
—Essence, 1 Jan. 2026
When Jordan Miller discovered 65 million Americans don’t have access to a mainstream credit card or bank loan, the Southern Methodist University alum set out to address the glaring inequality in retail banking — a state of play that disproportionately impacts working-class consumers.
—Mari Sato, Dallas Morning News, 1 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Wrought Studio Lawandra Modern Upholstered Swivel Storage Chair To the naked eye, this may seem like a typical upholstered chair, but there’s one sneaky detail that makes a world of difference.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That’s for the college game, where the head coach is the star and the difference between the haves and have-nots is massive.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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In another example of the cultural diversity found in his work, his Revolutionary War paintings make a point of including Black regiments when applicable.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Jan. 2026
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Here’s my short list of the best diversity stories of the past year published in The Star.—
Mara Williams,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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The system currently operates at short engagement distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Jan. 2026
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Texas’ governance reforms, including the derivative threshold, were crafted precisely to address that imbalance.—
Shane Goodwin,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Both incidents underscore the power imbalance between law enforcement and civilians during moments of rapid escalation.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Judean culture had been transformed by Greek influence for centuries, but Antiochus attempted to quash Judean religious distinctiveness altogether.—
Joshua Shanes,
The Conversation,
11 Dec. 2025
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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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Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022 prompted unified Western sanctions, massive military aid, and rhetorical solidarity, but by late 2025, strategic divergences had widened amid battlefield stalemates, economic fatigue, and diplomatic initiatives.—
Daniel Ross Goodman,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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This divergence is thought to have occurred between 550,000 and 750,000 years ago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But that disparity can lead to major birth defects.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 12,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Saikat Choudhury’s detailed graphite drawings honor connections between youth and elders, bridge cultural traditions, and acknowledge the disparity in belonging as well.—
Diana Argabrite,
Mercury News,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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