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
Emancipation without economic repair shaped racial inequality for generations, as constitutional rights were undone by white terror and the collapse of Reconstruction.
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Persistent economic inequality has long sounded democracy’s death knell.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization focuses on addressing racial wealth inequality for Black individuals through homeownership, entrepreneurship and commercial development initiatives.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
But David Oppenheimer, a UC Berkeley law professor and director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, said overturning affirmative action would create more inequality and less opportunity in the workplace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Persistent economic inequality has long sounded democracy’s death knell.
—Anand Gopal, New Yorker, 28 Feb. 2026
The organization focuses on addressing racial wealth inequality for Black individuals through homeownership, entrepreneurship and commercial development initiatives.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
But David Oppenheimer, a UC Berkeley law professor and director of the Berkeley Center on Comparative Equality and Anti-Discrimination Law, said overturning affirmative action would create more inequality and less opportunity in the workplace.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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But ultimately, San Diego’s quality was the difference, as Anders Dreyer’s first-half goal gave the visitors a 1-0 win.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
8 Mar. 2026
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Coby White’s influence There’s a distinct difference with the Hornets’ second unit and that has a lot to do with Coby White’s arrival.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Mar. 2026
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In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Elvana Hammoud, 55, a diversity strategist, drives a Mach-E electric SUV as well as a Ford Raptor truck that costs $100 to fill up when gas is over $3.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
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The consolidation of two major studios, two major streaming services, two of the biggest employers of writers, would inevitably mean layoffs, fewer jobs for writers, less diversity of films and series, pressure on compensation for workers and higher prices for consumers.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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This specific form of light, known as Lyman-alpha, is produced when hydrogen atoms are energized by radiation from young, hot stars, creating a distinctive ultraviolet glow that can be traced across vast cosmic distances.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The long-term actuarial deficit reflects a systemic imbalance between contributions and promised benefits.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Mar. 2026
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The protagonist, for her part, feels the students were willing participants and finds their accusations tiresome, insisting the modern outcry over power imbalances is overblown.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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For Glomski, that distinctiveness is the point.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
15 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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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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Chelsea regularly sign players up to contracts longer than that, meaning there is a divergence between the amortisation figure — and thus the overall profit or loss figure — presented in their accounts and what is submitted to football’s governing bodies.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2026
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The study found the new species has at least 6% genetic divergence from related species — enough of a difference in its DNA to clearly set it apart.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Recent episodes include May breaking down Tony Clark’s resignation as the MLB Players Association’s executive director; Tarik Skubal’s historic arbitration victory; and ideas to solve the MLB’s revenue disparity without a salary cap.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2026
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This disparity matters because transportation modes do not exist in isolation.—
Michael F. Gorman,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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