as in wrongs
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system
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Recent Examples of injustices
Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.
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Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The report’s ideas continue to inspire academics and civil society organizations to critically monitor the global media with regard to disparities in power and global injustices.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Francis’ aim was to give prisoners hope and to remind them the church was with them, while also shining a spotlight on judicial abuses, overcrowding and other injustices.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Researchers identified descendants of people directly affected by historical injustices, including families whose land was taken in what is now Buckhead.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Music, dance, art, politics, sports, social injustices, and nature itself all offer new perspectives and challenge our preconceived notions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The series highlights systemic inequities and the government’s failures, revealing how the storm exacerbated existing social injustices while providing a platform for local voices to reclaim their story and share resilience, grief, and wisdom for future generations.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
By the middle of the summer, YLO should be prepared to work out a more systematic offensive against the injustices plaguing the Latin colony.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The report’s ideas continue to inspire academics and civil society organizations to critically monitor the global media with regard to disparities in power and global injustices.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Francis’ aim was to give prisoners hope and to remind them the church was with them, while also shining a spotlight on judicial abuses, overcrowding and other injustices.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Researchers identified descendants of people directly affected by historical injustices, including families whose land was taken in what is now Buckhead.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Music, dance, art, politics, sports, social injustices, and nature itself all offer new perspectives and challenge our preconceived notions.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
The series highlights systemic inequities and the government’s failures, revealing how the storm exacerbated existing social injustices while providing a platform for local voices to reclaim their story and share resilience, grief, and wisdom for future generations.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
By the middle of the summer, YLO should be prepared to work out a more systematic offensive against the injustices plaguing the Latin colony.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustices
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Nick Offerman rounds out the complex family unit as Margo’s estranged father, Jinx, a former pro wrestler fresh out of rehab who returns to her life in an attempt to right his wrongs.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Last year, Algerian legislators voted to declare France’s colonization of the North African country a crime, approving a law that calls for restitution of property taken by France during its 130-year rule, among other demands seeking to redress historical wrongs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Experts emphasize that Indigenous peoples already face health inequities from colonialism and climate change, and these harms are compounded by armed conflicts and militarization that risk ecological degradation and further displacement of Indigenous peoples from their lands.—
ANITA HOFSCHNEIDER,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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This is partly because of the premature interruption of pregnancy and associated complications, but also due to logistical challenges and social inequities.—
Alexander Crider,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2026
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The victim, who has not been identified, suffered severe crushing injuries to his lower limbs after becoming trapped in a lifting system, local fire authorities told Reuters, citing eyewitness accounts.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Injustices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustices. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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