as in impartial
marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias
the will calls for an equitable distribution of the father's assets among his four children
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Recent Examples of equitable
Toward Environmental Justice: Key Concepts Aissa Dearing July 14, 2023
Environmental justice results from the equitable distribution of environmental benefits and harms through the restructuring of systems of oppression.
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
Several policy routes can be taken to create a more equitable transition for these workers, such as funding early retirement programs for fossil fuel workers who lose their jobs or heavily investing in fossil fuel communities where there is potential for creating renewable energy hubs.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 Apr. 2025
But the parity offered by the Premier League is one of the reasons the league is so popular, and that equitable split is why investors have been keener to invest in English clubs than abroad.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The report underscores the urgent need for changes ensuring all women receive safe and equitable care during pregnancy and childbirth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
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The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2025
Several policy routes can be taken to create a more equitable transition for these workers, such as funding early retirement programs for fossil fuel workers who lose their jobs or heavily investing in fossil fuel communities where there is potential for creating renewable energy hubs.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 21 Apr. 2025
But the parity offered by the Premier League is one of the reasons the league is so popular, and that equitable split is why investors have been keener to invest in English clubs than abroad.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The report underscores the urgent need for changes ensuring all women receive safe and equitable care during pregnancy and childbirth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for equitable
Adjective
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The surprise move marked another unexpected twist in a long-running drama at the state Capitol as the state’s electric utilities battle fiercely against Gillett, a Simsbury attorney who critics say acts like a consumer advocate instead of an impartial utility regulator.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2025
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Most golf fans with no real allegiance were rooting for McIlroy to complete the Slam after more than a decade of failures at Augusta National, just as most impartial baseball fans rooted for the 2016 Cubs to beat Cleveland and end their 107-year championship drought.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The credit is equal to 20% of the amount farmers spend.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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Montana West Small Crossbody RFID-blocking Cellphone Wallet $18 $16 at Amazon Double discounted to just $16 in a gorgeous emerald green shade, this feminine crossbody phone purse is equal parts fashionable accessory and functional bag.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Consider these common scenarios: • A narcissistic leader may reject data that contradicts their opinion, disregarding objective insights.—
Nino Letteriello,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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That was an intentionally objective exercise, while the Player Tiers project is inherently more subjective.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Equitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/equitable. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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