1
as in smoothed
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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2
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
But by dropping off and letting Chelsea back in once the numbers evened up, United did show an altogether different type of fight and aggression — within their own half, rather than the opponents’.
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Mark Critchley, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Miami evened it at 1-1 in the seventh on Javier Sanoja’s solo home run off Robert Garcia, the fourth of nine Rangers pitchers used in the game.
—Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The Tigers evened the game by halftime and finished on a two-touchdown sprint after the Jayhawks had taken a 31-28 lead.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 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
Mark Critchley, New York Times, 21 Sep. 2025
Miami evened it at 1-1 in the seventh on Javier Sanoja’s solo home run off Robert Garcia, the fourth of nine Rangers pitchers used in the game.
—Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
The Tigers evened the game by halftime and finished on a two-touchdown sprint after the Jayhawks had taken a 31-28 lead.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evened
Verb
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Crow’s feet are smoothed with the winch of a hair elastic.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
23 Sep. 2025
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The appearance at the memorial appeared to show that the rift between the two had, at least temporarily, smoothed.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
21 Sep. 2025
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In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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The combined mental and physical illness risks of loneliness have been equated with those of obesity or smoking and represent a serious public health concern.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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After an early goal from Lyonnes, who are eight-time Champions League winners and 18-time French league title holders, PSG equalized with a converted penalty in the 33rd minute to level the two sides heading into halftime.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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First, Kenan Yildiz (63’) equalized, only for Felix Nmecha to score one minute late.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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With the envelope rule enforced, the match was scratched and the scoreboard adjusted to 12–5.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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The wiring and hoses were replaced, and the drum brakes were adjusted to stop faster.—
Laura Lane,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The return of ’90s micro-minis and short shorts injected youthful energy, balanced by sporty outerwear that kept things grounded.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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On the palate, layers of cocoa, white pepper, and vanilla meet a bold infusion of cherry and ripe stone fruits, balanced by oak and cedar.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Evened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evened. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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