1
as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the driveway is uneven and collects water in several large puddles whenever it rains
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2
as in changing
not staying constant
the level of attendance at the ballpark has been very uneven this season
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as in crooked
inclined or twisted to one side
a goofy guy with an uneven grin
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Recent Examples of uneven
The fish was a beautiful, rich color and had great flavor, but the pieces were uneven in shape and size, with some of them clearly cut from the center of the fish and some from the thinner ends.
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Immigration agencies face uneven impacts if funding lapses at the stroke of midnight.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But Woolen is off to an uneven start.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
With a load capacity of up to 330 lbs (150 kilograms), the system can reliably transport heavy or bulky equipment, such as generators, pumps, or hoses, across long distances and uneven terrain.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
Immigration agencies face uneven impacts if funding lapses at the stroke of midnight.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
But Woolen is off to an uneven start.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
With a load capacity of up to 330 lbs (150 kilograms), the system can reliably transport heavy or bulky equipment, such as generators, pumps, or hoses, across long distances and uneven terrain.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Above the tree line, the landscape changes completely with alpine tundra, jagged peaks jutting out in the distance, and skies that seem impossibly close.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The video — which has since been taken down by the TikToker, who issued an apology — captured his final moments after Miller reached the summit and then had trouble getting his gear bag unstuck on a jagged edge below.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Instead of squandering a potential big inning, the Cubs had put up a crooked number.—
Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The few mourners walked away beneath the crooked, treeless oaks and hickories of the Westminster Presbyterian burying ground.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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AccuWeather meteorologist Dan Pydynowski told that there could be be gusty winds, rough surf, coastal flooding and beach erosion this weekend into Monday—primarily along North Carolina’s Outer Banks northward into southern New England.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Holly, who did not share her last name, posed in the familiar tourist style—appearing to hold up the tilted tower.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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This configuration produces tilted stroke planes, much like those seen in geese, vultures, and kingfishers during slow flight.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Sep. 2025
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Even the lodging here leans into the rugged setting.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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Hikes See Canyon Trail – Hikers can choose gentle or rugged when exploring See Canyon.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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That nearly 30-point difference reflects decades of discriminatory lending practices, redlining, and unequal access to mortgage credit.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Oct. 2025
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With patience and power, the film gradually reveals how an unequal system threatens livelihoods, legacies, and the broader future of American farming.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 Sep. 2025
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Standout additions included the Isidora pointy pumps with oblique block heels — especially striking in a bicolor patent version — and the brand’s first sneakers.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Seahawks began the game without outside linebacker DeMarcus Lawrence (quad), then lost outside linebacker Derick Hall (oblique) after the first drive, while the Bucs started backups at right guard and right tackle.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Rinsing rice also helps remove any grit or tiny broken pieces that might have made their way into the package.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The Comfort Cubs are created with love to heal a broken heart.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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