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
Food apartheid refers to systemic injustices that restrict access to affordable and nutritious food, specifically for low-income residents and racial minorities.
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Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The show nodded to Puerto Rican injustices and highlighted some hip thrusts.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Importantly, the 2026 games could be used to highlight injustices or to raise awareness for human rights violations.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
The series will follow the titular brilliant wife, mother, and advice columnist who takes matters into her own hands when a series of injustices forces her down the path of revenge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Most City fans, like fans of all clubs, can similarly reel off some pretty significant injustices from over the years.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump entered office in 2017 vowing to right the injustices caused by liberal globalists.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Focusing on social dynamics, injustices, and local issues in our neighborhoods or cities will be necessary.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
The show nodded to Puerto Rican injustices and highlighted some hip thrusts.
—Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
They are focused on the human injustices wrought by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who have stopped cars on roadsides, rounded up job-seekers and even laid in wait outside hearing rooms to detain people complying with required appearances in immigration court.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Advertisement Importantly, the 2026 games could be used to highlight injustices or to raise awareness for human rights violations.
—Samuel Sanders, Time, 6 Feb. 2026
The series will follow the titular brilliant wife, mother, and advice columnist who takes matters into her own hands when a series of injustices forces her down the path of revenge.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2026
Most City fans, like fans of all clubs, can similarly reel off some pretty significant injustices from over the years.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Trump entered office in 2017 vowing to right the injustices caused by liberal globalists.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Focusing on social dynamics, injustices, and local issues in our neighborhoods or cities will be necessary.
—Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injustices
Noun
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And last year’s wrongs have not yet been righted in any tangible way.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Amid a prediction history that featured 13 wrongs in my first 16 years — how does that even happen?—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This overreliance deepens inequities and fuels resentment.—
Joe Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lowering standards for safety and efficacy for people with obesity reinforces harmful inequities in care.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Instructors are trained to teach students with injuries and mobility concerns.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The man later went into cardiac arrest and died from his injuries.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Injustices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injustices. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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