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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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
Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With that move, the Packers are now even more on the map as a potential Super Bowl contender.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a revised line, Journalism became the even-money favorite ahead of 8-5 Fierceness.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Probably wouldn't have changed the outcome, but would have evened things up a bit more.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Adverb
There is even a world in which Winnipeg’s best play is to forget about its surplus of veteran defencemen, giving Salomonsson third-pairing minutes as soon as this season.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
With that move, the Packers are now even more on the map as a potential Super Bowl contender.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Working in batches if needed, add corn in an even layer; cook, rotating occasionally, until browned all over, 3 to 4 minutes.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
In a revised line, Journalism became the even-money favorite ahead of 8-5 Fierceness.
—Kevin Modesti, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
Flair battled back before being cutoff by a Judgment Day double-team, but Bliss came to the rescue and evened the odds.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
Probably wouldn't have changed the outcome, but would have evened things up a bit more.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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The phrase busy as a bee certainly applies to bees in June.—
Elizabeth Bass Parman,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Living in California certainly has its perks.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The silk faille jacket was not quite white but a pale blush, and the loose pants and top beneath had an intricate pattern of silver beads.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To my surprise, the burger was quite good; a gooey mesh of meat and cheese became one flesh.—
Joe Joyce,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While this exact model is meant for the European market, Roborock has promised that similar ones will be making their way to the US soon.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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Our moments of uncanny convergence—like bumping into an old flame at the exact right (or wrong) time—function like indulgences did in the days of Martin Luther, tempting us in the promise of paradise.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Transformers and GANs can produce identical sets of phony PII (name, SSN, DOB and digital activity) that appear completely authentic.—
Rohan Pinto,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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None of these situations are identical, right?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ether prices have been languishing lately, failing to mount a notable comeback after peaking late last month and then suffering a steady decline.—
Charles Lloyd Bovaird II,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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One surged; the other held fairly steady.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The bottoms feature a wide, high-waistband for a smoothing appearance and are subtly flared at the hem, offering a leg-lengthening look.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Infused with amino peptides to firm and smooth the skin, niacinamide to nourish the skin barrier, and hyaluronic acid for a plumping touch, Olay’s lifting cream offers moisture with an extra dose of rejuvenating benefits.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a terse statement confirming only the broad outlines of the incident, the Pentagon equated Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel, allegations Caracas denies.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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However, just existing in the habitable zone of a star isn't sufficient to guarantee the existence of liquid-water oceans or indeed the conditions needed to support life.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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And this party is going to be grand indeed, molded to Hedda’s particular taste as possible — less flowers, more champagne — and kitted out with a guest list that proves more bizarre as the night winds on.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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