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
These loans stabilized some economies in the short term, but also made other problems, such as inequality and debt, worse.
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Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
On other issues, the Democratic contenders painted billionaires as a driving force behind economic inequality and political influence.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Best financial advisors, top firms ranked Income inequality has affected how much the program takes in from the FICA payroll tax, which is applied to earnings up to a certain cap that is adjusted each year.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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Ana L. Ros, The Conversation, 26 Jan. 2026
On other issues, the Democratic contenders painted billionaires as a driving force behind economic inequality and political influence.
—Gromer Jeffers Jr, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
By documenting not just his actions but showing the privilege his race, religion and background afford him in comparison to his colleagues, the film reveals the inherent inequality in whose stories get told, and who’s allowed to be angry, indignant and morally correct.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
Best financial advisors, top firms ranked Income inequality has affected how much the program takes in from the FICA payroll tax, which is applied to earnings up to a certain cap that is adjusted each year.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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These scenarios produce different outcomes, and residents deserve to see those differences before decisions are locked in.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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One notable difference from the earlier meeting was the job Fullerton did against Cal Poly’s Peter Bandelj.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
25 Jan. 2026
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The depth and diversity of this particular Team USA squad should translate at these Winter Olympic Games into a very high return on investment indeed.—
Tim Genske,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Minnesotans have shown that their community is socially cohesive—because of its diversity and not in spite of it.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Speed Skating 500m and Team Pursuit will also give medals in speed skating sprint distances (including the men’s 500m and women’s 500m) on February 10, with team pursuit finals to follow later in the Games.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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This step created a structural imbalance known as a Janus reaction.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Problem Facing Everyone Over the last 40-plus years, there’s been a growing imbalance in the nation’s economy.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
29 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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George Gross, an expert on theology and the monarchy at King’s College London, highlighted the church’s continuing divergence from the Catholic Church, which forbids women from being ordained as priests, much less as serving as the religion’s global spiritual leader.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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There’s a divergence happening between gold and the S & P 500.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
28 Jan. 2026
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Similarly, the National Women’s Law Center reports in 2023, that based on current wage disparities, a Black woman starting her career today could lose around $907,680 over a 40-year working lifetime, simply because of unequal pay.—
Jallicia Jolly,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The partisan disparity on ACA subsidies comes in a midterm election year in which Republicans are trying to hold onto a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives, and as affordability has emerged as a key focus for politicians and consumers.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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