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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
The filmmaker deliberately wove environmental destruction and judicial inequality into the narrative fabric rather than treating them as background decoration.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Both Norway and Denmark, our close geographic and cultural neighbor, have much smaller populations with less income inequality than the United States.
—Ariana Hendrix, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
Acemoglu, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2024, studies inequality; Autor focuses on labor.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
This inequality has left most Americans feeling that the economy is not working for them, driving consumer confidence to decade-lows.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Feb. 2026
Both Norway and Denmark, our close geographic and cultural neighbor, have much smaller populations with less income inequality than the United States.
—Ariana Hendrix, STAT, 10 Feb. 2026
Acemoglu, who won the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2024, studies inequality; Autor focuses on labor.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 10 Feb. 2026
This inequality has left most Americans feeling that the economy is not working for them, driving consumer confidence to decade-lows.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Minneapolis police chief says the difference between their policies on dealing with protesters and what federal officers have been doing is immediately clear.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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In his op-ed reflecting on the texts, the secretary takes to task the Westminster establishment that allowed Mandelson’s selection, but also waxes philosophical about sexism, diversity, and inclusion.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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The Winter Youth Olympic Games sponsor the sport as well, and unlike the men, there is diversity at the top.—
Dana ONeil,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Moreover, the bottle had only ever moved between Burgundy and Bordeaux, a driving distance of roughly 300 miles.—
Pin Yen Tan 9 min ago,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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These figures position the platform for regional travel, heavy logistics, and emergency response missions that exceed typical urban air taxi distances.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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Nowhere is this imbalance more obvious than in nursing homes and hospitals.—
Grace Brown,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Crepey skin is often linked to changes in collagen and elastin, combined with a moisture imbalance, which is where body oils shine.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
5 Feb. 2026
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 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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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 model was developed in 2020 to describe the growing divergence among consumers post-COVID.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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This divergence is often the first tell that the dominant bearish trend is losing steam and a reversal is brewing.—
Nishant Pant,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Milano-Cortina is only 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time and 9 hours ahead of Pacific Standard Time, a far gentler disparity than the 13-hour and 16-hour differences for the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hammond has written and edited explainers on a number of health and wellness topics, including racial disparities in HIV treatment, the metabolic benefits of cold exposure, how the flu shot works, and solutions for seasonal dermatology woes.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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