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
In an unequal society, the stakes of politics become existential.
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Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Even a 3% undervaluation of women’s performance compounds into dramatically unequal career outcomes over time.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Many of the top women’s players prefer to play during the day, and some have criticized the unequal system despite those preferences.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
That said, financial stressors and unequal effort in relationships are impossible to ignore today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
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Sarita Gupta, Time, 2 June 2026
Even a 3% undervaluation of women’s performance compounds into dramatically unequal career outcomes over time.
—Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Many of the top women’s players prefer to play during the day, and some have criticized the unequal system despite those preferences.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 May 2026
That said, financial stressors and unequal effort in relationships are impossible to ignore today.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 May 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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These Black Diamond poles help take pressure off knees and joints during steep descents while providing extra stability on uneven terrain.—
Francesca Krempa,
Travel + Leisure,
11 June 2026
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His central finding is that task-level productivity gains are real but do not automatically translate to firm-level or economy-wide effects — and that the historical analogy to electrification suggests transformation will be slow, uneven, and dependent on complementary investment.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes.com,
11 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.
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