1
as in certainly
not merely this but also
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
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2
as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I will love you even to the end of time
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the distance to town is an even mile
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2
as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent
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3
as in identical
resembling another in every respect
the armies of the two countries are fairly even
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as in steady
not varying
energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours
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as in to smooth
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 to equate
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 even
John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
This, along with composite materials, special coatings, wing design and other classified processes, make the B-2 difficult for even the most sophisticated defense systems to detect and track.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
David Close, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Some even partner with doctors, therapists or dietitians to provide more comprehensive support.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Tony East, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw added to the home run barrage as the Cubs evened the series before a second straight sellout of 41,084, which included thousands of road-tripping Cubs fans.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Adverb
Still, as investors would learn, the Sherman Oaks location appeared to be even more dysfunctional than the West Hollywood branch.
—John McDermott, HollywoodReporter, 19 June 2025
This, along with composite materials, special coatings, wing design and other classified processes, make the B-2 difficult for even the most sophisticated defense systems to detect and track.
—Ellen Uchimiya, CBS News, 19 June 2025
Adjective
The second set was just as much of an even tussle, the pair trading breaks in back-to-back games as the pressure started to mount on Alcaraz.
—David Close, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Some even partner with doctors, therapists or dietitians to provide more comprehensive support.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Verb
And Indiana dropped that game as the Thunder evened the series 1-1.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
Crow-Armstrong, Michael Busch and Matt Shaw added to the home run barrage as the Cubs evened the series before a second straight sellout of 41,084, which included thousands of road-tripping Cubs fans.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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There is no overlap between the play and Aira’s life; certainly there’s no anger against the dying of the light in Aira.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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Oscar Bobb generally gets far more assists than goals, too, but with those five players, as well as Rayan Cherki, City certainly have enough numbers for the wide roles, even if goals are not yet assured.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Adverb
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It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
15 June 2025
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While that is quite close to the FOMC’s target, it was dragged down by a decline in energy prices.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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That raises real concerns about whether SGA and Co. can make the right plays against Indiana's defensive pressure in Game 7. Ironically, many expected this exact issue -- pressure defense forcing turnovers and leading to easy offense the other way -- to play a huge role in these Finals.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Although the exact count of undocumented immigrants in the city is not known, a 2020 study by University of Southern California Dornsife, estimated about 900,000 people in Los Angeles were undocumented and that most had been in the United States for 10 years or more.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
Adjective
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The two cases are not identical, as there is no dispute that Drogheda and Silkeborg are controlled by the same owner, whereas Textor has never had that much sway at Palace, but Trivela’s travails demonstrate that UEFA is getting increasingly strict with MCO groups.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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There is humor, however, in Lucy being surrounded by identical cheering women who are also in her sorority of peddling soulmates to the soulless as she is told the news.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Oil prices have risen since Israel began attacking Iran, but supplies have remained steady.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
22 June 2025
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Shrinking population will cripple home demand by 0.5 million units every year in the 2020s and a lead to a bigger dent of 1.4 million units annually in the 2030s, Goldman Sachs estimates, compared to the positive contribution of 1.5 million units in the 2010s when population was on a steady rise.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
21 June 2025
Verb
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The researchers of the 2022 study also found that people on the receiving end of indirect attacks also end up responding with silence, politeness or attempts to smooth things over.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The star of the show is its capsule technology, which kicks in right away to smooth things out.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Anthony Rapa, a Blank Rome lawyer in Washington who advises firms on trade, operations and investments, said the government’s intervention in the Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal is another sign of a trend that the U.S. is increasingly equating economic security with national security.—
Lionel Lim,
Fortune,
19 June 2025
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Too many men still equate emotional struggle with weakness.—
Silvia Quintana,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
Adverb
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And indeed, those shrinking pharmacy reimbursements have been a major source of Walgreens’ malaise.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Maple’s work indeed marks a significant point in the evolution of independent U.S. cinema culture.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
17 June 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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