1
as in certainly
not merely this but also
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
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2
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I will love you even to the end of time
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the distance to town is an even mile
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2
as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
the armies of the two countries are fairly even
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as in steady
not varying
energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of even
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Flooding rain is still a concern, especially in the coastal Carolinas, even with the center of the storm forecast to remain offshore of the Southeast US.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Spread the panko breadcrumbs out on prepared pan, in an even layer.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Large-scale surveys that scan the entire night sky every few days have evened the odds somewhat, but now the challenge faced by astronomers is spotting a young supernova among the huge amounts of data that these surveys collect.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
Arms stretched wide and his eyes popping even wider, the ball grasped tightly in his left hand, Boise State fifth-year cornerback A’Marion McCoy soaked in the cheers.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 Sep. 2025
Flooding rain is still a concern, especially in the coastal Carolinas, even with the center of the storm forecast to remain offshore of the Southeast US.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Local museums and galleries often take works on loan or consignment, displaying them in ideal conditions for months or even years.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Spread the panko breadcrumbs out on prepared pan, in an even layer.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
New & Noteworthy Neutrogena Collagen Bank 15% Pure Vitamin C Serum helps strengthen and build collagen, evens skin tone and improves discoloration.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Large-scale surveys that scan the entire night sky every few days have evened the odds somewhat, but now the challenge faced by astronomers is spotting a young supernova among the huge amounts of data that these surveys collect.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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But he was hired by the Yankees in 1949 and immediately led them to five straight World Series championships — a record that almost certainly never will be broken and launched him toward tying Joe McCarthy for the most in baseball history with seven.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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Of the 10 million or so variations on the Negroni the Boulevardier is probably the oldest and almost certainly the best.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Another thing is that the robots in Lai’s experiments were identical, while in a real-world work cell, robotic teams are quite often heterogeneous.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
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Overall, reviewers believe that Squarespace is quite user-friendly enough for small enterprises but may not fit the scaling needs of larger organizations.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The peak of the autumn colors arrives and departs rather quickly, and the exact timing depends on a number of factors.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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The exact process for screening adults for autism is still being developed.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each Participant acknowledges and agrees that such Participant will not be entitled to any compensation as a result of any Search Entity’s use of any such similar or identical material.—
Time,
Time,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hackers often create lookalike domains that look nearly identical to real ones, adding small spelling changes or extra words.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The pick underscores China’s steady shift over the past decade of submitting large-scale historical narratives with potent national symbolism instead of the arthouse human dramas that more regularly win the country’s filmmakers acclaim overseas.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her steady, unseductive gaze confronts the viewer and demands recognition of her authorship.—
Sally Jane Brown,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Remove pan from freezer, and pour ice cream mixture evenly over crust in pan, and smooth with an offset spatula.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
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Retinal is a more potent version of vitamin A and is more effective with smoothing fine lines and hyperpigmentation.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This isn’t to equate a bookstore’s sales to the plight of people targeted by the state.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Many people equate intelligence to ability, and general intelligence to a broad set of abilities.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
22 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The 14-time Grammy winner’s official fan site, Taylor Nation, reshared the video on X and confirmed that Swift is indeed headed to 30 Rock for a visit with Meyers.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, teams such as Buffalo (4-0), AFC North rival Pittsburgh (3-1) and the 2-2 Chiefs (if Sunday’s showing was indeed a revival) have a chance to add to their edge over the Ravens.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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