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as in inconsistency
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as in imbalance
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Recent Examples of unevenness
And despite the unevenness in his game, his shooting and scoring would be helpful in a world without Powell and/or Herro.
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
That unevenness is putting pressure on families.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Leaders who can tolerate early unevenness send a powerful signal about confidence, commitment, and trust.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The ocean is uneven to begin with, and its unevenness is also changing.
—Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
That unevenness is putting pressure on families.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 6 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The early work of the NBS focused primarily on consumer goods, but war changed that as well, and the bureau was quickly called to help fix the issue of national manufacturing unevenness.
—Kory Stamper, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026
Leaders who can tolerate early unevenness send a powerful signal about confidence, commitment, and trust.
—Alain Hunkins, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Despite its unevenness, The Bone Temple delivers enough carnage and ritual sacrifice to satiate the horror flock.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
With this unevenness and weakness in some sectors, the next big question is what could tip the balance toward a slowdown or another year of growth.
—Brian Blank, The Conversation, 29 Dec. 2025
The ocean is uneven to begin with, and its unevenness is also changing.
—Chris Mooney, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness
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Bachman, the Angels’ first-round draft pick in 2021, has been through years of injuries and inconsistency to get here.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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But inconsistency and a shoulder injury in 2023 forced the Commanders to decline his fifth-year option.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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Those imbalances are claimed to be caused by poor nutrition and exposure to environmental toxins and stressors.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2026
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For investors, that imbalance matters.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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As an example of this irregularity, between 2000 and 2099, there will be 25 leap days, including the starting year, but in the following three centuries, there will only be 24 leap days.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
13 Mar. 2026
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Zellige tile has long been a favorite of designers thanks to its natural irregularity, which lends a stunning depth to kitchens.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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Related Stories That type of disparity goes both ways.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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Virginia and Maryland are both similar in their regional wealth disparity trends, as Maryland has wealthier areas surrounding the DMV and Annapolis, while also being home to areas with high poverty rates on the Eastern Shore and in parts of Baltimore.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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And the main driver of the inconsistences seems to be due to contractual obligations and profits.—
Jake Frederico,
The Arizona Republic,
21 Apr. 2023
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Very inconsistent with practices, which led to inconsistence with games.—
Percy Allen,
The Seattle Times,
31 July 2018
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High oil prices sparked by the Iran war are accelerating Latin America’s oil boom, though the growth risks exacerbating economic inequality across the region, analysts said.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The differential between gains by children from more and less advantaged backgrounds are not enough to erase inequality—children from more advantaged backgrounds still have higher fourth grade reading scores.—
Laura Clawson,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Apr. 2026
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Nearly one in four Gen Zers has seriously considered or is actively pursuing a career in the trades, and 75% associate desk jobs with burnout and instability, recent survey data from SupplyHouse shows.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Buoyed by the election of a new leader in Hungary, Europe's top diplomats are meeting in Luxembourg to forge plans of action on multiple crises from the ongoing war in Ukraine, Russian hybrid attacks, and economic instability as the war in Iran drives up energy prices worldwide.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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But the attempt has revealed shortcomings and vulnerabilities that were waiting to be exploited—and can no longer be ignored.—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The third-year quarterback masked a number of the team’s roster deficiencies in his rookie season, but the combination of injuries, a tougher schedule and roster shortcomings derailed his second season.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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