1
as in smoothed
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in balanced
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of evened
That put Atlanta up 105-103, and that lead held up as the Hawks completed a 14-point comeback and evened the best-of-seven series at one game apiece.
—
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Carlsson then evened things at 3-3 on a spectacular goal less than two minutes later, backhanding the puck over Canucks goalie Nikita Tolopilo while skating away from the crease for his 29th goal of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Orioles evened their record at 8-8.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third inning, after falling behind quickly in the count, 0-2, Greene fouled off five pitches and evened the count at 2-2 before sending a 408-foot, three-run shot to right center off Miami starter Janson Junk.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s when the Royals pulled ahead and evened the series ahead of Sunday’s finale.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
But a deflected puck slipped by Gustavsson at close range, and Boston hit an empty net in the final minute as the Bruins evened their season series with the Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Utah’s Lara Prasnikar evened things in the 60th minute.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026
But after Friday night’s 1-0 extra-inning walk-off win, miracles were in short supply, and the Tigers evened the series with a 4-1 finish.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
Carlsson then evened things at 3-3 on a spectacular goal less than two minutes later, backhanding the puck over Canucks goalie Nikita Tolopilo while skating away from the crease for his 29th goal of the season.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
The Orioles evened their record at 8-8.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
In the third inning, after falling behind quickly in the count, 0-2, Greene fouled off five pitches and evened the count at 2-2 before sending a 408-foot, three-run shot to right center off Miami starter Janson Junk.
—Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2026
That’s when the Royals pulled ahead and evened the series ahead of Sunday’s finale.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
But a deflected puck slipped by Gustavsson at close range, and Boston hit an empty net in the final minute as the Bruins evened their season series with the Wild.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Utah’s Lara Prasnikar evened things in the 60th minute.
—Fernando Ramirez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evened
Verb
-
The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
-
Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
On the tour with Krueger, Ingrid Barkow watched from her wheelchair as the elephants roamed their habitat, while Monika Jansen balanced on her tiptoes to get a better view of a rhinoceros.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
-
But there still is a large budget deficit that must be balanced at the end of the day.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
Other competitors were operated by remote control, with finishing times adjusted to reflect the different categories.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
19 Apr. 2026
-
Both are well adjusted, easygoing and comfortable around other animals.—
Maryanne Dell,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
-
One talent manager equated it to dishing out free samples at an ice cream store, with the hopes of convincing TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts users to try creators’ longer videos.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
-
By putting religious and profane art together—a picture of Christ on one wall and Apollo on another, both equalized in their prettiness—Raphael triggered centuries of decadence.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
-
Gabriel Fernandez converted a penalty kick in the 18th to put the home team ahead, but Bouanga equalized with a right-foot shot from the spot deep in stoppage time.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Evened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evened. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
