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
The series was famously inspired by the director’s own struggles following the 2008 financial crisis, and the broader infrastructure of growing wealth inequality: the cryptocurrency boom, the rise of tech giants, and Donald Trump's first presidency.
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Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
Schemes of collectivization sought to overturn inequalities in landholding.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Despite decades of investment, more than $74 million across 11 southern African reserves, rhino poaching continues at alarming rates, driven by global horn demand, inequality, corruption and organized crime.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The posts also speak to the issues Gen Z values the most, such as social inequality in the context of who would serve in a war and the environmental fallout of a strike on a nuclear facility.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
Schemes of collectivization sought to overturn inequalities in landholding.
—Michael Albertus, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
Despite decades of investment, more than $74 million across 11 southern African reserves, rhino poaching continues at alarming rates, driven by global horn demand, inequality, corruption and organized crime.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The posts also speak to the issues Gen Z values the most, such as social inequality in the context of who would serve in a war and the environmental fallout of a strike on a nuclear facility.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Explore the differences between blanco, reposado, and añejo, learn about the traditional distillation process, and discover what makes a truly exceptional pour.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 July 2025
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Think about the difference between a construction manager and a political leader.—
Aurelien Mangano,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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On average, the companies saw their stocks rise 3.8% in the 30 days after dropping diversity hiring targets, compared to the S&P 500’s average monthly return of 1.24%, according to Fishback.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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The goal is both to increase genetic diversity and to hone genetic editing techniques to fortify existing but threatened species.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
8 July 2025
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Even on Zoom, the Wyoming sky is clearly in the background, with an expanse of ranch land stretching out into the distance.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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The president’s visit was signaled on Sunday, when the Federal Aviation Administration issued a VIP movement notification for Tuesday — an advisory that restricts flights within a distance typically reserved for the president.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Understanding how in-game currency flows in and out of player wallets can reveal imbalances.—
Pawan Gaargi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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China refuses to rule out the use of force to unify the island with the mainland, and a widening hard power imbalance across the Taiwan Strait is fueling concerns that Beijing could soon compel Taipei with the threat of a hot war.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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The huge divergence between the ADP and BLS reports, then, might not be that much of a statistical aberration — and could point to a growing schism in the U.S. labor market.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 July 2025
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The market capitalization leaderboard for semiconductors continues to highlight the divergence between IP ownership and physical production.—
MoneyShow,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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With no deadline spurring action and the clear potential for disagreement on valuation, this staring contest could go on for a while.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Pay attention to body language in order to spot disagreement.—
Jack Fowler,
National Review,
4 July 2025
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Smartphone ownership mirrors this disparity: 61% of women own smartphones versus 71% of men, a gap that translates to 230 million women without smartphones.—
TrickleUp,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Stark disparities in job opportunities available overall compared to the 25 major contractors may indicate these companies are starting to make tough decisions following DOGE cuts, according to Cory Stahle, the report’s author and economist at the Hiring Lab.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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When capital matches their workflow, friction falls away, timelines shrink and more homes reach the market—faster.—
Ryan Stroker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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This wasn’t like paying someone to write a paper for you—there was no social friction, no aura of illicit activity.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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