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
The cacophonous construction in the film opening scene is of a ramshackle company hut for Junior’s whole family to live in — nothing more than a one-room shed, it’s cramped and unequal to the coming rainy season.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
And mixed-gender formats can still be subject to unequal dynamics.
—Christie Aschwanden, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
These may seem consensual, but they are often shaped by fear, silence, and unequal power.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 22 Feb. 2026
Policymakers globally are increasingly worried that the unequal adoption of AI risks widening income and development gaps between rich and poor countries.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
And mixed-gender formats can still be subject to unequal dynamics.
—Christie Aschwanden, The Atlantic, 17 Feb. 2026
These may seem consensual, but they are often shaped by fear, silence, and unequal power.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequal
Adjective
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The National Park Service sees planting as insurance against the uneven distribution and high mortality of the naturally sprouting trees.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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Davis’ successor, Steve Alford, failed to replicate the success of Davis’ goodbye season during his uneven eight-year run in Iowa City.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Unequal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unequal. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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