even out

phrasal 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.

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State and federal prosecutors say the three brothers used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025 Powered by a nourishing blend of sodium hyaluronate, glycerin, and vitamin E, this new formula by glides on like a refreshing gel moisturizer, leaving behind (as the name would suggest) just enough coverage to even out skin tone. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 26 June 2025 Plus, it’s formulated with multiple skin-serving antioxidants and hydrating vitamin E to even out skin tone and minimize discoloration. Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 18 June 2025 Today, the glory and grit of St. Louis brick has made the material a target that can fetch premium prices, and is coveted by salvagers, brickyards, brazen thieves and, eventually, builders even out of state. St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for even out

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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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