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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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
The Penguins outplayed the Rangers in the first period and evened the game in the second period when the sensational 18-year-old rookie Ben Kindel scored his first NHL goal.
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Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 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
Josh Yohe, New York Times, 12 Oct. 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
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The palate is rich with leather, oak, and dark fruit, smoothed by brown sugar and lifted by cherry brightness.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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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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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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Minnesota equalized in the 65th minute via a rocket by midfielder Nectarios Triantis.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
28 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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With those price hikes in mind, those who rely on Medicare are taking a closer look at the current plan set-up and how it can be adjusted.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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As always, be sure to wrap up warm, head away from city lights and allow 20-30 minutes for your eyes to become adjusted to the dark.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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Grapes from Marlborough often carry bright citrus and tropical fruit notes, balanced by the acidity, which makes the wine perfect or pairing with a wide range of foods.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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When roasted, the flesh becomes tender and caramelized, with a sweetness that’s almost dessert-like, balanced by a slightly nutty, earthy undertone.—
Jill Schildhouse,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Evened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evened. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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