as in changing
not staying constant
unequal pulsations of the heart that might be a sign of trouble
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Recent Examples of unequal
These programs account for around 14 percent of public school budgets, often supporting vulnerable students in school systems that critics say remain deeply unequal.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Less clear is what could happen with a more lofty part of its mission — promoting equal access for students in an American education system that is fundamentally unequal.
—Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Like most industries, the stark reality is that despite growing momentum for women’s sports, the financial rewards remain dramatically unequal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Unless core issues are addressed by the government – including inclusivity, political participation and unequal living conditions throughout the country – Syria may not recover from its ongoing sectarian strife, according to analysts.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
Less clear is what could happen with a more lofty part of its mission — promoting equal access for students in an American education system that is fundamentally unequal.
—Bianca Vázquez Toness, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Like most industries, the stark reality is that despite growing momentum for women’s sports, the financial rewards remain dramatically unequal.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Unless core issues are addressed by the government – including inclusivity, political participation and unequal living conditions throughout the country – Syria may not recover from its ongoing sectarian strife, according to analysts.
—Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequal
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The two men had worked together for years, selling everything from colon cleanses to get-rich-quick advice, before pivoting to crypto with uneven results.—
Eric Lipton,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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An even newer device, an electronic screener or balance board, measures foot movements as the patient tries to balance themselves on an uneven surface with their eyes open, and then closed.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
27 Apr. 2025
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“Unequal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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