even out

verb

evened out; evening out; evens out

1

: to become level

After a long climb the ground evened out.

2

: to make (something) even and smooth

Let me even out the rug.

3

: to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time

The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year.

Any variations will be evened out eventually.

Examples of even out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The thin, buildable formula is an especially good fit for anyone who wants to even out discoloration and soften the look of pores without concealing their skin beneath a heavy layer of makeup. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026

My grandma always recommends applying a vitamin C serum to help fade dark spots and even out your skin tone. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Hayslett also recommends bringing lighting closer to eye level to even out the architectural proportions. — Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

Niacinamide and vitamin C can help brighten and even out skin tone. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for even out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
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• about
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