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as in inconsistency
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as in imbalance
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Recent Examples of unevenness
That unevenness is putting pressure on families.
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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
And that unevenness is the most dangerous right now, in the lead-up to Signing Day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
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
And that unevenness is the most dangerous right now, in the lead-up to Signing Day.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenness
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Players vented in the locker room about defensive inconsistency and situational decision-making after Luka Doncic’s game-winner in Los Angeles.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Democrats and some Republicans lambasted the Justice Department for inconsistencies in the redactions of names and information found in the millions of pages of files.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The limits of prosperity That imbalance is also showing up in the growing demand for basic services.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some pieces in matching sets can be the wrong size for a room, causing an imbalance.—
Nomita Vaish-Taylor,
The Spruce,
3 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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Organizers say the events are about more than building community; they're also meant to draw attention to disparities in access to autism services within Detroit.—
Lauren Winfrey,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Everyone outside Los Angeles blames them — nothing personal, mind you, but as a symbol of the gaping financial disparity in baseball and a trigger for the almost certain lockout to follow the World Series.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
10 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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Those solutions depend on understanding how inequality is built into housing systems, emergency management, and public health responses.—
Carla Cox,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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On today's show, private equity is not widely beloved for its societal costs – job losses, product degradation, worsening inequality.—
Sam Yellowhorse Kesler,
NPR,
8 Apr. 2026
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Better setup for more widespread storms, with increasing instability and wind shear.—
Nelly Carreno,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Engaging with youth early is a critical step in preventing further community instability.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Colorism remains a significant shortcoming, with talent with deep skin tones receiving less than 25 percent of screen time.—
Noor Lobad,
Footwear News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Russia, in any event, is a convenient foil for Europe’s own shortcomings in Hungary.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unevenness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenness. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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