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 stagnation is also producing increasingly unequal outcomes by race, age, and education, as the workers least able to weather a long search are the ones most likely to give up entirely.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
This diversity exists alongside a sprawling and unequal urban landscape shaped by migration from across Peru.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
In addition to violence, Southern Railway began deploying innovative ways to maintain separate and unequal dining service across its Southern routes.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Alongside legal segregation, separate and unequal categories emerged for Black music.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
This diversity exists alongside a sprawling and unequal urban landscape shaped by migration from across Peru.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
In addition to violence, Southern Railway began deploying innovative ways to maintain separate and unequal dining service across its Southern routes.
—Literary Hub, 11 May 2026
Alongside legal segregation, separate and unequal categories emerged for Black music.
—A.d. Carson, The Conversation, 6 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 Italian suede sneakers feature a durable gum sole that’s perfect for a long day of walking without tripping over cobblestones or uneven pavement.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
14 May 2026
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Elsewhere, shopping was uneven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 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 24 May. 2026.
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