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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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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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
Igor Epshteyn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Problems, not surprisingly, have regularly emerged: Various cases of abuse of idols by management, suicide and mental health problems among talent, acts of harassment — and even violence — among disenchanted fans.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2025
The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis lasted just two days, but earlier elections have stretched on for weeks or even months.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Rockets evened the series at 1-1 on Wednesday night by beating the Warriors in Houston 109-95.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Adverb
For tech leaders, the task is to build apps that feel like a gym buddy: understand, motivate and keep showing up even when users don't feel like training.
—Igor Epshteyn, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Problems, not surprisingly, have regularly emerged: Various cases of abuse of idols by management, suicide and mental health problems among talent, acts of harassment — and even violence — among disenchanted fans.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
Adjective
No matter what was happening around him, the right wing maintained an even keel and a mental resolve that is paying dividends in Round 1 of the NHL playoffs.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 29 Apr. 2025
The 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis lasted just two days, but earlier elections have stretched on for weeks or even months.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Verb
Neighbours had his first NHL playoff goal and the Blues were on their way to another rout of Winnipeg, a 5-1 win that evened the Western Conference first-round series at two games apiece.
—Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2025
The Rockets evened the series at 1-1 on Wednesday night by beating the Warriors in Houston 109-95.
—Pueng Vongs, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
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This means, under the current rules at least, a return to the United States, just 12 years after the men’s World Cup in 2026 and (almost certainly) the women’s World Cup in 2031, may well be the likeliest outcome if FIFA enforces the principle.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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The addition of glass tubes certainly adds another dimension to both sparse and dense arrangements.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
17 May 2025
Adverb
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Almost, but not quite spontaneously, Adam and Teddy take off in Teddy’s truck, heading north, maybe to the arctic, maybe to just get out of town for a bit.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
10 May 2025
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Montverde won the final event, the 4×400 relay, in 3 minutes 45.5 seconds but that wasn’t quite enough.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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Whoever guesses the exact day and hour each bird takes their first flight wins an honorary certificate.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The exact path of the storm was not clear, Yack said.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The creator replaced it with a nearly identical bronze statue shortly after, but moved its location to private property nearby and attached it to concrete and metal rods.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 May 2025
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Since its inception roughly 50 years ago, the recipe remains nearly identical and closely guarded.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Under the Biden administration, the number of controllers held steady with a head count of 13,853 at the end of the 2023 fiscal year, the latest data available.—
Linda Qiu,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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One year later, Day, the Arkansas softball team’s steady utility player, delivered one of the biggest hits in program history.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The Red Sox may be hoping a similar meeting in Kansas City can smooth things over with their star player.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Her super long ponytail, which was teased and smoothed with Tangle Teezer’s Ultimate Detangler Chrome, is not-so-rudely interrupted by tiers of bulbous rings of red hair.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
5 May 2025
Verb
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In the Oval Office Friday, Trump said the reduction in shipments from China means the United States is no longer losing money — a frequent if highly inaccurate refrain from the president that mistakenly equates a trade imbalance with losses.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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In a society that often equates American influence with might or money or celebrity, now our foremost representative on the global stage is a humble man in white robes, preaching love, justice, and mercy.—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
Adverb
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For a small insurance company operating in a niche market, an underwriting workbench might indeed be an unnecessary luxury.—
Marcin Nowak,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Deadline confirmed from sources close to the star that the man standing on the roof was indeed Cruise.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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