1
as in smooths
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 balances
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 evens
Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.
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CBS News, 6 May 2026
The victory evens the best-of-seven first-round playoff series as it shifts to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.
—Jason Hills, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Alabama evens the series against Texas after freshman Vic Moten ends the game by fanning Kaydee Bennett.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Unlike heavier foundations that can settle into fine lines or emphasize texture, this lightweight formula delivers sheer coverage that evens skin tone while doubling as daily sun protection, too.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, collagen, and sodium hyaluronate (a sister to hyaluronic acid), the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
However, an absent or restricted Jackson instantly shifts the advantage to Cleveland’s defense and evens the betting line.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 6 May 2026
The victory evens the best-of-seven first-round playoff series as it shifts to Anaheim for Games 3 and 4 on Friday and Sunday at Honda Center.
—Jason Hills, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The victory evens the Rangers’ record at 5-5, which puts them a half-game behind the Astros in the AL West.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2026
Alabama evens the series against Texas after freshman Vic Moten ends the game by fanning Kaydee Bennett.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026
This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production, and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Mar. 2026
Unlike heavier foundations that can settle into fine lines or emphasize texture, this lightweight formula delivers sheer coverage that evens skin tone while doubling as daily sun protection, too.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, collagen, and sodium hyaluronate (a sister to hyaluronic acid), the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
However, an absent or restricted Jackson instantly shifts the advantage to Cleveland’s defense and evens the betting line.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evens
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Its main ingredient, chebula, is a potent antioxidant that smooths and brightens skin.—
Christina Butan,
InStyle,
8 June 2026
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The leggings mold to your body with a compressive fit that shapes and smooths your legs and midsection without being so tight you can’t breathe.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Bigger isn’t always better—you’ll want a size that balances capacity with ease of transport and storage.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
17 July 2025
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Here’s how Kirsty Glenne powers through long-haul flights, stays connected to her school-age children across continents and balances the demands of a global career.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
17 July 2025
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Five Hundred Years of Religion in America means this is not just another history going back to 1776, and this is not a book that equates religion with Christianity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
1 Apr. 2026
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2025
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Instead of freezing or toppling, the control software reacts immediately, reads the irregular momentum, and adjusts the next steps.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Dec. 2025
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Then by buying those securities back, the taxpayer can get a free step-up in basis that adjusts to today’s value, Collado said.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
10 Dec. 2025
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“Evens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evens. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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