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
On the other hand, putting money in the accounts addresses wealth inequality more directly.
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Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
During the pilot, wheat straw was baled in Punjab and Haryana, India, under the supervision of the Laudes Foundation, a global nonprofit that works to combat climate change, nature loss and social inequality.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Unemployment, poverty, and inequality have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly two decades.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
On one side is progressivism, focused on redistribution and social inequality.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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Allison Schrager, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
During the pilot, wheat straw was baled in Punjab and Haryana, India, under the supervision of the Laudes Foundation, a global nonprofit that works to combat climate change, nature loss and social inequality.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Unemployment, poverty, and inequality have fallen to their lowest levels in nearly two decades.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
On one side is progressivism, focused on redistribution and social inequality.
—Catherine Ellis, Miami Herald, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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The shooting also raised questions about differences in security approaches between major public events.—
Ben Wheeler
May 30,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2026
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Most recently, late neoliberalism revived a central aspect of 1970s pluralism, retooled as representative diversity—once again under the pressure of political activism, which reckoned with decades of racially exclusionary collecting, exhibiting, and hiring practices at art institutions.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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As a result, seed diversity and resiliency have been compromised and control of seed has moved away from farmers and local communities to large corporations.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Out on the course, AI is transforming rangefinders, devices used by golfers to measure distances.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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But both are shooting much better from distance this postseason, and it's helped the Spurs reach the finals.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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That imbalance between strong investor demand and limited supply is creating more competition in the $100 million-plus deal space.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Then, on June 21, as the sun enters Cancer, the moon will reach its first quarter phase, bringing relationship imbalances into focus, especially if one person has been overcompromising or going above and beyond to keep the peace.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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In this role, Ken will lead CNBC Digital and help elevate the ambition, distinctiveness and impact of our journalism across platforms.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Success, for us is distinctiveness — being recognized by our design language alone and known as a brand with a clear point of view, forming the right partnerships, and on a more human level, coming back with new ideas and the momentum to keep designing.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
27 May 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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The divergence between the booming stock market and softer domestic conditions has also complicated the outlook for policymakers.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Few artists share her command of the spatial dimensions of narrative required to guide an addressee between points of divergence and contention.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Given the size of their territory and settlements, this could indicate an ancient society that organized itself in a manner different from what is traditionally expected, especially since expansion usually leads to the rise of power and wealth disparities.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Payroll disparity has become absurd.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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