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
At their rallies, Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez have bashed Trump’s tariffs, wealth inequality in the country and Musk’s campaign to slash federal bureaucracy, while touting the working class.
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Because import duties raised the prices of everyday goods while protecting the industrialist class, ordinary Americans rightly came to associate the tariff with rising inequality and with the gross concentrations of wealth that typified the first Gilded Age—and now plague our own.
— Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The modern federal estate tax, a levy on assets left behind at death, was created by Teddy Roosevelt at the dawn of the 20th century to address the massive wealth inequality created by the robber barons.
—Justin Schein, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel has emerged as a prominent voice to link inequality and broader notions of sustainability.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Sudiksha Kochi, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Because import duties raised the prices of everyday goods while protecting the industrialist class, ordinary Americans rightly came to associate the tariff with rising inequality and with the gross concentrations of wealth that typified the first Gilded Age—and now plague our own.
— Made By History, Time, 16 Apr. 2025
The modern federal estate tax, a levy on assets left behind at death, was created by Teddy Roosevelt at the dawn of the 20th century to address the massive wealth inequality created by the robber barons.
—Justin Schein, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Apr. 2025
Economic anthropologist Jason Hickel has emerged as a prominent voice to link inequality and broader notions of sustainability.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequality
Noun
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Shoppers are not expected to see a difference at the supermarket checkout line since the new law just shifts collection of the revenue.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2025
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Ana’s guilt creates a need to iron out differences with her mother and receive her blessing — but that’s not likely.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In February, Trump fired Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., a champion of racial diversity in the military, as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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Within the first 100 days of his second administration President Donald Trump has been incredibly busy, implementing major changes from enacting tariffs to targeting diversity initiatives.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of the most significant breakthroughs in diagnostics has been the shift toward bringing testing closer to people, reducing barriers like distance, time, and lack of privacy.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Navigating imbalances of cognitive labor can be a challenge for any couple.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
1 May 2025
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The causes vary and can include hormone imbalances and health conditions, such as PCOS or issues with sperm count or mobility.—
Femi Aremu,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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There is a growing divergence between what is good for business and what is good for major wealth owners.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But the cultural nuances in this case (along with potential health issues) make the championing of this particular divergence less than winning.—
Valerie Monroe,
Allure,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Leaders who create space for disagreement without judgment build greater trust, psychological safety and strategic cohesion.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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In video shared by The Associated Press, Grassley faces a room of Iowans who are at times shouting in disagreement about some of the Trump administration's policies.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Detroit’s trademark physicality disrupted the Knicks, and a dramatic disparity in free-throw attempts only compounded the problem.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2025
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That disparity has sparked talk that the have-nots could gang up on the three richest clubs to lock out players when the current Basic Agreement between labor and management expires on Dec. 1, 2026.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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It is designed to mimic a shark’s skin by reducing friction and smoothing out turbulent airflow.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 May 2025
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Today's work environment and culture face a plethora of external friction and resistance, ranging from commuting challenges to remote work debates.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Inequality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequality. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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