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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
University of Texas associate professor of finance, Michael Sury, said those workers have added to the competition for housing and goods, increasing prices across the board, and creating a sense of wealth inequality.
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec’s students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec's students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Buttigieg, who served as Transportation Secretary in the Biden administration and remains a prominent national Democratic figure, used his remarks to emphasize economic fairness and the role of government in addressing growing inequality.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec’s students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—Claudia Ciobanu, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Szarzec's students say more needs to be done to reduce urban-rural inequalities, make housing affordable and support young people starting families.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Buttigieg, who served as Transportation Secretary in the Biden administration and remains a prominent national Democratic figure, used his remarks to emphasize economic fairness and the role of government in addressing growing inequality.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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The legislation was the Senate’s attempt to reconcile the differences between the two bills before sending them back to the House.—
Zach Halaschak,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
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One key difference is that airports using private contractors have reported fewer disruptions tied to the shutdown.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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Decline in corporate disclosures on diversity, climate At the same time of a doubling down on worker efforts, there have been broad declines in the overall rate of corporate disclosure.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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Most scientists agree that the most recent ice age, which ended approximately 11,700 years ago, is the reason for Ireland’s lack of reptile diversity.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
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Atmos also urged anyone who suspects a natural gas leak to leave the area immediately and, from a safe distance, call 911 and its 24‑hour emergency line at (866) 322‑8667.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Red carpets outside venues like the Paramount Theatre remain accessible (from a distance).—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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This supply/demand imbalance could begin to help lower prices.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
19 Mar. 2026
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Our budget proposals work to rectify this unsustainable imbalance and restore the funding our city deserves.—
Cordell Cleare,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Optimal distinctiveness essentially says that people want to belong to a group and to still be unique in some way at the same time.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
18 Mar. 2026
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This distinctiveness enables theatergoers to engage more fully with a narrative that is centered on living and indulging in the human experience rather than simply acting as passive observers.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
13 Mar. 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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That divergence of opinion hasn’t provided a national consensus for a permanent time standard.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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That divergence is largely the result of the fact that the consumer price index weighs housing inflation more heavily, and the rate of increases in rent has slowed alongside the overall economy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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Castle Rock realtor Cooper Thayer noted the disparity between rising contract activity and slower closings as a sign of growing demand, albeit with less urgency than in previous cycles.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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However, college basketball has never featured a greater disparity between the haves and the have-nots, largely due to the transfer portal, which allows powerhouses like Florida to snatch mid-major stars with such swiftness that the sport has yet to take preventative action.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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