as in unfair
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not fair or equal
They protested the inequitable treatment of employees.
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Recent Examples of inequitable
Factors such as chronic disease, poor diet and inequitable access to preventive care contribute to this disparity.
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Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In cities around the country, from Oregon to Iowa, activists are working to remove subjective noise codes in favor of more measurable options that could help curb inequitable and biased enforcement.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The organization said students also face financial hurdles, inequitable access to resources, bias and difficulty finding employment after graduating.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
As is consistent across American life, the only way to hold a corporation like Spotify accountable for its inequitable distribution model and odious use of A.I. is to deny it access to your wallet and personal data.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Trisha Swift, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
In cities around the country, from Oregon to Iowa, activists are working to remove subjective noise codes in favor of more measurable options that could help curb inequitable and biased enforcement.
—Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The organization said students also face financial hurdles, inequitable access to resources, bias and difficulty finding employment after graduating.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
As is consistent across American life, the only way to hold a corporation like Spotify accountable for its inequitable distribution model and odious use of A.I. is to deny it access to your wallet and personal data.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inequitable
Adjective
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The unfair playing field must remain protected and its utility exists only for particular groups.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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The farm's current leaders have described the documentary as biased and unfair.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This setting—a volatile, unequal economic order—created opportunities for nationalist politics and politicians.—
Michael Brenes,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Jan. 2025
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An Odd Story, Explained Balancing Profitability With Community A clear example is rapid urban growth that neglects the planning of meaningful public spaces, resulting in disconnected and unequal communities.—
Yermys Pena,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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The complaints allege Apple engaged in fraud, fraudulent inducement, concealment, misrepresentation, negligence, and unjust enrichment.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
23 Jan. 2025
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Lemon is now suing Musk, alleging fraud, negligent misrepresentation, misappropriation of his name and likeness, unjust enrichment, and breach of express contract.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Inequitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inequitable. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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