as in difference
a state or condition in which different things do not occur in equal amounts
They discussed the problem of inequality between students. He accused the company of inequality in its hiring practices.
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Recent Examples of inequality
Without broader investment, communities face deteriorating infrastructure, growing inequality, social challenges and missed opportunities for progress.
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Rex Hardin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
The result is lower growth, fewer jobs, rising inequality, and high inflation.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The conditions contributing to that include greater rates of income inequality, injury deaths and high child care costs.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, wealth inequality and health disparities are huge problems in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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Rex Hardin, Sun Sentinel, 6 Apr. 2025
The result is lower growth, fewer jobs, rising inequality, and high inflation.
—Elizabeth David-Barrett, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
The conditions contributing to that include greater rates of income inequality, injury deaths and high child care costs.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025
After all, wealth inequality and health disparities are huge problems in the US.
—ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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What’s the difference between porcelain, ceramic, and stoneware dinnerware?—
Erika Owen,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2025
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These differences can affect behavior, interactions, and learning.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Farfetch marketplace is now home to 1,500 brands, boutiques and department stores, and the latest brand campaign reflects the diversity of the offer.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2025
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María del Mar Martínez is a senior partner at McKinsey & Company and served as the second leader of diversity and inclusion for McKinsey.—
Kweilin Ellingrud,
Harvard Business Review,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Resistant to technology that can read credit card information from a distance, the new Nordstrom arrival is more than just a safety measure.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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In California and New York State, only 3 percent of senior beneficiaries will need to travel such a distance, largely thanks to the high number of field offices in these areas.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In fact, some research has shown that consistently using one side of your mouth to eat can strengthen and grow those muscles, potentially leading to subtle imbalances in the lower half of your face.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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Less muscle mass and an imbalance between the front and backs of the thighs could put the knee ligaments at greater risk.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In May 2015, the NYSE All A/D line formed a negative divergence that resulted in a 12% decline that ended in August 2015.—
Tom Aspray,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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But beyond the personality issues, there has been a divergence in policy between the Dutertes and Marcoses.—
Lisandro Claudio,
The Conversation,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Netanyahu fired Ronen Bar, the previous holder of the post, last month after disagreements over who should be held responsible for failing to prevent the October 2023 attack by Hamas that triggered the war in Gaza.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Apr. 2025
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An Israeli official denied that there was any disagreement between the two leaders.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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There are reasons for such disparities, beyond club bias or exchange rates, with value and price often being conflated.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to claw back about $11.4 billion from states nationwide for COVID-19 testing, vaccination and initiatives to bridge health disparities.—
Alayna Alvarez,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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These technologies help streamline workflows, improve user experience and ensure that traders have access to real-time data across multiple applications without friction.—
Pooja Jain,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The club said a meeting would be held with fans but even that caused friction, with more letters and messages being published to ensure that was held.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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