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
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Designed for long-lasting hydration and long-wear results, the formula is made 40% water, with moisturizing agents, antioxidants, and light-reflecting pigments to create an even complexion, without inciting any new blemishes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Providence’s victory evened the best-of-five AHL conference semifinal series at 2-2.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Adverb
After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Adjective
On some occasions, infantrymen have been stuck in their positions for weeks or even months.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Designed for long-lasting hydration and long-wear results, the formula is made 40% water, with moisturizing agents, antioxidants, and light-reflecting pigments to create an even complexion, without inciting any new blemishes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Verb
Wallace and Wiggins each gave the Thunder a second-half lift with timely triples, finishing with three apiece as OKC evened the series.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Providence’s victory evened the best-of-five AHL conference semifinal series at 2-2.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Rodriguez is a partner with Lysol, which cleans up the stink — and the Yanks certainly could have used some in Los Angeles' Chavez Ravine.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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Quartz’s Catherine Baab has more on the art of not quite dealing.—
Quartz Staff,
Quartz,
3 June 2025
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In addition, and quite importantly, the interactive nature of generative AI makes a huge difference too.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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The exact fixtures incorporated into this will be confirmed later this summer, after the 2025/26 WSL fixtures have been released.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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An exact premiere date has not yet been set, but CIA will air Mondays at 10 pm, leading out of the FBI mothership.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Over all, Lee said, the album is an almost identical remake of the original—a technically difficult task to pull off.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Jane's testimony, which is likely to continue deep into next week, is identical in many ways to the four-day testimony in the trial's first week by Cassie.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Unemployment held steady at 4.2% for a third consecutive month as the government revised job growth down for March and April.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Keeping a steady clip and clocking in at a blissful running time, Hall and Gandersman discover two of their movie’s best moment in car scenes.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Who doesn’t love a pair of leggings that sucks you in and smoothes your midsection?—
Elizabeth Mitchell Kadar,
Glamour,
2 June 2025
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The team was accused of stuffing and smoothing the seams of the rear attenuator, a part that is standard for all teams and therefore cannot be modified.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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United did indeed endure a nightmare campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League - its lowest-ever position since the league was launched in 1992 - and losing the Europa League final against Tottenham.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The removal of mask mandates ran counter to scientific evidence that masks did indeed reduce the spread of COVID.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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