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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
Jamela Adam, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Dear Eric: In my social club there is a woman who, for two years now, has deliberately snubbed me and will not even return a hello.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Peel and slice the bananas about ¼ to ½ inch thick and arrange them in an even layer across the bottom of the greased pan.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Mateo Silvetti evened it at 3-3 in the 79th minute after coming on as a substitute.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Adverb
Remember that spa and pool systems are complex, and even the best home warranty for pool coverage doesn’t cover everything.
—Jamela Adam, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Dear Eric: In my social club there is a woman who, for two years now, has deliberately snubbed me and will not even return a hello.
—R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 19 May 2026
Adjective
On his Served podcast in April, Andy Roddick recalled the miserable feeling of being in an even rally against Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal, the players that drove him into retirement.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Peel and slice the bananas about ¼ to ½ inch thick and arrange them in an even layer across the bottom of the greased pan.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 May 2026
Verb
All of the ingredients were there for the Red Sox in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over the Phillies, which evened the series at one game apiece.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Mateo Silvetti evened it at 3-3 in the 79th minute after coming on as a substitute.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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What Bryant explains is that the Giants locker room almost certainly doesn't care about someone's political opinions.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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On Saturday night, the rapper’s first headlining solo show since at least 2019 was certainly a reinforcement that Jay-Z is still one of the best rappers alive, if not the preeminent emcee of his generation.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
31 May 2026
Adverb
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Despite his enduring success, Rollins was never quite satisfied with his art, occasionally taking lengthy hiatuses from playing and consistently adopting eclectic new styles.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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At a time when teenagers are trying to discover themselves, and how to be comfortable, Fedje’s coaching offered many students a comfortable place in a world that otherwise didn’t seem to quite fit, Sintek said.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Many women are simultaneously navigating chronic stress, poor sleep, caregiving responsibilities, financial pressure, nonstop digital stimulation, and relentless productivity expectations during the exact years hormonal shifts begin intensifying.—
Meggen Harris,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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That, however, doesn’t capture the exact torque, force and grip required for a robot hand to work flawlessly.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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According to the trial findings, outcomes among lower-risk patients were nearly identical regardless of whether chemotherapy was used.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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With 25 points for a win, that means Russell could soon be two whole race wins behind his young in-house rival; never a comfortable spot when competing against someone with identical equipment.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Excessive Heat When temperatures sit at a steady high, tomato plants get stressed.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Ghana, Kenya, and Nigeria — like South Africa — had been easing monetary policy before the conflict broke out, but chose to hold their lending rates steady in recent weeks.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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If the hummus has separated, blend in a little water and tahini, along with the olive oil and lemon juice, to help smooth it out.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
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Divide the batter evenly between the prepared baking pans and use an offset spatula to smooth the tops.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
Verb
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We are trained, from early on, to equate addition with progress.—
Nell Derick Debevoise Dewey,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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While being named in the files does not equate with wrongdoing, and Mette-Marit has not been accused of any crimes, one of the biggest questions about the Epstein files surrounds her 2013 visit to the financier's home in Palm Beach, Fla.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
Adverb
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That Field finds herself in this state is a low moment indeed; even the human performers in the sitcom My Mother the Car escaped with more dignity than a two-time Oscar-winning actress spilling her soul to a cephalopod mollusk.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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And indeed, that occurs at some point for many of us.—
Helen Dennis,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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