1
as in injustice
the state of being unfair or unjust
the inequity of the punishment led many people to believe that the defendant was being punished for his political beliefs
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as in wrong
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
the unavoidable inequities of any system for distributing benefits
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Recent Examples of inequity
But some city-by-city data – about income and insurance – suggest that the same inequities shaping lifespans around the country also exist in Orange County.
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
And in the United States, when routine becomes optional, inequity becomes inevitable.
—Uché Blackstock, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Couples must address underlying communication issues and inequities; without that, delegating tasks alone won’t strengthen relationships.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Those layered inequities can amplify doubt, silence concerns and delay meaningful conversations about whether care is actually working, even as symptoms persist.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
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Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
And in the United States, when routine becomes optional, inequity becomes inevitable.
—Uché Blackstock, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
Couples must address underlying communication issues and inequities; without that, delegating tasks alone won’t strengthen relationships.
—Tracee M. Herbaugh, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
Those layered inequities can amplify doubt, silence concerns and delay meaningful conversations about whether care is actually working, even as symptoms persist.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequity
Noun
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And this love makes violence and injustice unacceptable.—
Bao Phi,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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This tragedy occurred a short distance from where George Floyd was unjustly killed — another painful reminder that injustice, excessive force and unequal accountability continue to plague our nation.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Like Basterds, Django Unchained takes a darkly comedic approach to righting historical wrongs.—
Katie Rife,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Righting a couple of wrongs that everybody was talking about.—
D. Orlando Ledbetter,
AJC.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Inequity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequity. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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