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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2
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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3
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
Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Telegram is notoriously opaque, refusing to share information about its users, even when required by law, in keeping with Durov’s views on privacy.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Before the election, Ramaswamy suggested in an interview that the White House could simply fire all nonpolitical appointees whose Social Security numbers began with an even digit or ended with an odd digit.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
When Edmonton evened the series with an overtime win in Game 4, Florida took a 3-2 series lead by winning Game 5.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 18 June 2025
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Adverb
In addition, the U.S. Global Change Research Program site provided a wide range of educational resources, including interactive webpages, videos and podcasts that explained the far-reaching impacts of climate change in an easy-to-understand manner, even for the public.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 1 July 2025
Telegram is notoriously opaque, refusing to share information about its users, even when required by law, in keeping with Durov’s views on privacy.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 20 June 2025
Adjective
Pour mixture into prepared baking pan, and press into an even layer on bottom.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
Before the election, Ramaswamy suggested in an interview that the White House could simply fire all nonpolitical appointees whose Social Security numbers began with an even digit or ended with an odd digit.
—Benjamin Wallace-Wells, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
Verb
However, the odds were eventually evened when Cody Rhodes returned to WWE for the first time since losing the WWE Championship to Cena at WrestleMania 41.
—Jeremy Hanna, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
When Edmonton evened the series with an overtime win in Game 4, Florida took a 3-2 series lead by winning Game 5.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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Few modern conflicts have certainly sparked as much global outrage, division, and scrutiny as the war in Gaza — not just because of the war’s scale, but for the staggering human toll on civilians.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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At $1,500, the 10 Recumbent Bike is certainly an investment.—
Sara Coughlin,
SELF,
1 July 2025
Adverb
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The prospect of trying to cut open a stubborn 5-4-1 block in the Orlando heat could have become torturous quite quickly.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The craft beer landscape was quite different when the Maltose Falcons formed their homebrewing club in California 51 years ago.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Modelled directly after the team’s 2025 season design, the helmet is finished in Coinbase’s signature electric blue to present an exact replica of the real thing, just dramatically oversized.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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And it must be noted, microwave ovens vary and mug materials vary, so your exact cooking time could be different from mine.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The corporate giant acquired Dollar Shave Club (DSC) in 2016 for what seems almost identical reasons—viral marketing that challenged industry giants.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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For example, the pattern carved into the creamy marble sides of the Lounge Bar is identical to that in the intricate iroko wood ceiling.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Qualified users should understand that legal medical use does not override employer policy or federal restrictions, and employers should be prepared to stand behind the decisions those policies produce. Parting Thoughts HB 46 continues Texas’ slow but steady march toward broader cannabis access.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Federal Reserve on June 18 held interest rates steady at a range between 4.25% and 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting despite Trump's public lobbying for a lower rate and his insults directed at Powell.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
Verb
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Mediation is a delicate subject in India because of the country’s bruising colonial experience; it is often equated with an assault on Indian sovereignty.—
Vaibhav Vats,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2025
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Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
Adverb
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Unlike Rose, however, Rodriguez has not received a lifetime ban and has indeed been eligible for Hall of Fame induction since 2021.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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In a filing on Tuesday, defendants argued that the president does indeed have the authority to fire and appoint the Librarian of Congress and that his appointees then have the ability to choose a new Copyright Register.—
Kate Knibbs,
ArsTechnica,
28 June 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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