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

But there’s one more aspect that’s particularly notable — or perhaps even out of place. — Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026

Its formula is rounded out with the gently exfoliating polyhydroxy acid, niacinamide to even out skin tone, and Laminaria extract for hydration. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2026

So even out of that group, one defenceman will not make the team — most likely one of the rookies — and there will be serious competition to fill the hole Guhle leaves behind. — Arpon Basu, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

From Coney Island to Williamsburg, from Manhattan to Queens and even out to Long Island, the couple was so generous and active in the community that restaurants the two frequented still proudly display photos of the Alonsos. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for even out

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