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
That example has been criticized by pro-Palestinian and human rights groups who accuse Israel of giving Palestinians who work and live within its borders and in Gaza and the West Bank unequal rights in comparison with Israeli Jews.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Goodman dismissed the case, citing a pattern of unequal charging decisions against defendants of color, according to the petition.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
That leaves 13 matchdays with unequal results, and a lurch of momentum toward one or the other.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Goodman dismissed the case, citing a pattern of unequal charging decisions against defendants of color, according to the petition.
—Keely Doll, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
That leaves 13 matchdays with unequal results, and a lurch of momentum toward one or the other.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 14 Mar. 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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Accessibility Due to Lupaia’s location on a steep hilltop with gravel pathways and naturally uneven grounds at various levels, this resort is not wheelchair accessible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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The truth is that the track record for Olympic host cities is pretty uneven.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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