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

Unlike traditional full-coverage foundations that require careful blending and precise color matching, skin tints simply even out the complexion while allowing your natural skin to shine through. — Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Aug. 2026

This includes hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, and other antioxidants that help even out signs of aging, such as dark spots and wrinkles. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 2026

Even if rounding adjustments largely even out across their transactions, the aggregate results will not describe every customer’s experience. — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Instead, even out soil moisture so plants can take up the available calcium. — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for even out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout