as in unfair
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not fair or equal
They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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Recent Examples of inequitable
Without the revenue generated from this fee, our city will become more inequitable, weaker and less livable.
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Rick Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
On top of that, inequitable shift distribution limits career growth.
—Silvija Martincevic, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
During both virtual events, health care advocates criticized the program’s inequitable access, but state officials did not engage with the speakers.
—Margaret Coker, ProPublica, 14 May 2025
The result is an inequitable cycle where wealth begets opportunity and opportunity begets more wealth — leaving others trapped in debt and diminished prospects.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Rick Fry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
On top of that, inequitable shift distribution limits career growth.
—Silvija Martincevic, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
During both virtual events, health care advocates criticized the program’s inequitable access, but state officials did not engage with the speakers.
—Margaret Coker, ProPublica, 14 May 2025
The result is an inequitable cycle where wealth begets opportunity and opportunity begets more wealth — leaving others trapped in debt and diminished prospects.
—Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequitable
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The legacy of slavery was an undertone — overtone, really — to Our Native Daughters’ lone album, so this first set naturally contained an unfair share of the most emotionally rife numbers of the night.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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The second myth, peddled by Governor Newsom, is that trans kids have an unfair advantage in sports.—
Gavin Yamey,
Time,
20 June 2025
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States were able to build more prosperous economies without fearing that a greater military power would conquer them or force them into unequal treaties to fork over the spoils.—
Oona A. Hathaway,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Educational inequality, unequal access to resources and opportunities in schools, and persistent academic achievement gaps between Black and white students.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Beyond the allegation that ONE, in the pursuit of profit, illegally gave up space that should have been assigned to QVC and Cornerstone, the companies also alleged that the freight company charged unjust demurrage and detention fees.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
20 June 2025
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In the class action, V.T. is, therefore, seeking general and aggravated damages for pain, emotional distress, and lost income, along with compensation for overpayment and unjust enrichment.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequitable. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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