evened

past tense of even
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as in equated
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 evened In the eighth inning, Witt evened the series. Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2025 After Jordan Beck led off the frame with a bunt single, Warming Bernabel’s RBI groundout evened the game. Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025 Atlanta ended a three-game losing streak and evened the season series against the Marlins at 3-3. Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evened
Verb
  • Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.
    Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
  • Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
    Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Too often, visibility is equated with value.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
  • Critics argue that attributing human-like emotions to AI is a form of anthropomorphism, where the complex processes of AI optimization are mistakenly equated with human feelings.
    Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.
    Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The Quakes’ Chicho Arango almost equalized things but his shot from the top of the box was deflected and then tipped over the crossbar by Austin goalkeeper by Brad Stuver over the crossbar.
    Jon Becker, Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!
    Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.
    Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The episode then captured past moments as Savannah balanced being a big sister and the caregiver of both Chloe and Grayson.
    Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Rich yet balanced, with layers of ripe tropical fruit, toasted hazelnut and a vein of minerality that keeps it precise.
    Devin Parr, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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“Evened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evened. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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