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 10% pure L-ascorbic acid works to fight against free radical damage and even out skin tone, while a blend of hyaluronic acid and ceramides helps hydrate skin and fortify the skin barrier. — Deanna Pai, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026

Splitter put Wilson back in for the fourth quarter, but the rookie’s inconsistent play never evened out. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Niacinamide also strengthens the skin barrier and evens out hyperpigmentation, while salicylic acid provides gentle exfoliation to smooth texture. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Young is making quick decisions and firing a lot of anticipatory balls before his receivers are even out of their cuts. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for even out

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