as in wrongs
unfair or inadequate treatment of someone or something or an instance of this
a group that has long suffered injustice at the hands of our judicial system
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Recent Examples of injustices
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which for decades sought to remedy vast racial injustices in America, has now made tackling discrimination against white people, especially men, a priority.
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Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
And there are a series of factors that allow these injustices to continue.
—Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
Their views on past systemic injustices.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Churches and religious leaders, particularly Black churches, have historically been leading the cause to mobilize against injustices in this country, Felix points out.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The report’s ideas continue to inspire academics and civil society organizations to critically monitor the global media with regard to disparities in power and global injustices.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Francis’ aim was to give prisoners hope and to remind them the church was with them, while also shining a spotlight on judicial abuses, overcrowding and other injustices.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
And there are a series of factors that allow these injustices to continue.
—Victoria Law, Washington Post, 6 May 2026
Their views on past systemic injustices.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Churches and religious leaders, particularly Black churches, have historically been leading the cause to mobilize against injustices in this country, Felix points out.
—Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Which is to say that its power as a mode of redress in the first sense—as agent for proclaiming and correcting injustices—is being appealed to constantly.
—Nick Laird, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
The report’s ideas continue to inspire academics and civil society organizations to critically monitor the global media with regard to disparities in power and global injustices.
—Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026
Francis’ aim was to give prisoners hope and to remind them the church was with them, while also shining a spotlight on judicial abuses, overcrowding and other injustices.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Fugard, who died last year, played a role in bringing international attention to the injustices of his homeland through plays that chronicled the human toll of such corrosive governmental policies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustices
Noun
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Her fable depicts twin sisters on a revenge road trip, setting out to right the wrongs of their early childhood at the behest of their estranged mother, finding some catharsis along the way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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As a result of the courage and determination of Tribune journalists, our public and government were given the opportunity to address wrongs.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Like a raucous, madcap ride through the inequities of the fashion business from the executive suite, down to the retail store where the goods are sold and the Chinese factories where they’re made?—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 May 2026
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The case is the latest example of efforts to address segregation and funding inequities through state-level litigation.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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With the margins so slim between the two teams, pitching injuries loomed large as the Dodgers’ biggest roadblock in their pursuit of the division title.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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It should be noted that the media is not permitted to speak with the Fever’s medical staff about players’ injuries.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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“Injustices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustices. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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