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
For centuries, urban policy has treated inequality as inevitable, rather than intentional.
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The last great technological revolution, the rise of information and communications technologies, delivered immense wealth but also deepened inequality.
—Mark Hagerott, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
By August, the CDC's center for HIV and tuberculosis prevention had doled out $167 million less than the historical average, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank focused on reducing inequality.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Hudson attended the Academy and Chanel’s Women’s Luncheon alongside the event's keynote speaker Kristen Stewart, who spoke out about pervasive gender inequality in Hollywood.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Fahad Zuberi, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
The last great technological revolution, the rise of information and communications technologies, delivered immense wealth but also deepened inequality.
—Mark Hagerott, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
By August, the CDC's center for HIV and tuberculosis prevention had doled out $167 million less than the historical average, according to an analysis by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a think tank focused on reducing inequality.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Hudson attended the Academy and Chanel’s Women’s Luncheon alongside the event's keynote speaker Kristen Stewart, who spoke out about pervasive gender inequality in Hollywood.
—Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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The difference is a handful of defenders get Moss’d every week.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, there's a significant difference between containing and controlling a wildfire.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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An online diversity training course designed specifically for hiring managers or decision-makers at the producers’ companies is also part of the offering.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
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It is led by the National Political Committee (NPC), a 25-person body with diversity requirements for gender and race.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Presidents before Roosevelt largely kept their distance from the press and only occasionally granted interviews.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Nov. 2025
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Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Jealousy, competition or an imbalance of power could be brewing beneath the surface.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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But the plan also reveals Beijing’s reluctance to depart from a formula that has yielded growth at the cost of imbalances that have hurt many households across the vast country.—
Shaoyu Yuan,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the 1960s, Canadians hungered for public intellectuals pontificating on the distinctiveness of their identity.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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There’s no spark of distinctiveness in any of these characters.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ottawa is also reportedly considering removing its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, which would mark a major policy shift and a divergence from Washington.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Importantly, there has been no meaningful negative momentum divergence, supporting the view that this remains a pause — rather than a trend reversal.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That disparity is especially difficult in the face of the recent government shutdown and subsequent delay of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, commonly known as food stamps.—
James Factora,
Them.,
7 Nov. 2025
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Wilson is especially mindful of the disparity of campaign funding for and against Proposition 50.—
Debra J. Saunders,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Democrats gathered for a conference hosted by progressives were sneering at Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer, who was not present, for shutting down popular new faces based on disagreements over specific issues.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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But DeMatthews did note that there have been disagreements seen in the takeover of Houston ISD among appointees.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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