EVENLY Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

evenly

adverb

Definition of evenly

as in uniformly

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Recent Examples of evenly Discrepancy theory is a branch of mathematics concerned with allocating resources as evenly as possible. — Quanta Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Peekskill, West Haverstraw and Cortlandt Manor all sit within New York’s 17th Congressional District, an area covering multiple suburbs north of New York City that is split relatively evenly between Democrats and Republicans. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026 Toss chilled Poached Shrimp with 1/2 cup Remoulade Sauce until evenly coated. — Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Step 5 Using an offset spatula, spread garlic butter evenly over dough. — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026 Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026 Operations decide who actually captures the tightening A tighter market does not hand out its gains evenly, and the mechanism that separates owners is mundane. — Tony Julianelle, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 The stoneware construction ensures food heats evenly, and side handles make the pan easy to transport from the counter to the oven, then straight to the table. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Aug. 2026 For application, use your fingers or a foundation brush, blending evenly across the face. — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

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The International Hydrographic Organization — of which both the United States and Canada are members — works to ensure that the world’s seas, oceans and navigable waters are surveyed and charted uniformly, and also names some of them.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Strategically adding subtle darker pieces around areas like the crown, hairline and part can break up silver strands so the overall effect looks dimensional rather than uniformly gray.

— Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of uniformly

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This doesn't mean every test needs AI, or that every campaign benefits equally.

— Karan Sharma, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The AmeraLabs Town test print was equally impressive, reproducing tiny text, sharp corners, window openings, and fine surface detail with exceptional clarity.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

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