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.

Examples of even out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wear it with sandals, over a one-piece swimsuit, or even out to a nice dinner. —Avery Matera, Glamour, 23 Apr. 2025

Your formula ships every two months, making this one of the easiest ways to even out skin tone with the blessing of a derm. —Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025

When paired with an iPhone 15 Pro Max, the headphones sometimes stuttered and skipped, even out of the water. —PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025

As with most dryer balls, using them will keep your fabrics soft, help even out wrinkles, and reduce your drying time. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025

Rhymes for even out

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