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
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.
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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
The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
The prickly pear extract soothe irration and the brand’s signature VIP O2 complex evens your skin tone and hydrates without any tightness, leaving your face plump, clean, and ready for anything.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The win evens the five-game series and gives Miami a 4-3 season-series lead.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
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
The silky, lightweight formula melts right in and leaves behind a natural, glowy tint that evens things out without feeling heavy or greasy.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 30 Oct. 2025
The prickly pear extract soothe irration and the brand’s signature VIP O2 complex evens your skin tone and hydrates without any tightness, leaving your face plump, clean, and ready for anything.
—Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The win evens the five-game series and gives Miami a 4-3 season-series lead.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evens
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Vivian smooths any potential strands that may have escaped from her low bun and then brushes up the steep stone steps to the front door.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Avène’s Cicalfate+ Restorative Protective Cream smooths it all, thanks to soothing thermal spring water that helps skin bounce back from stress.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
25 Mar. 2026
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Navigating these cases requires a deep dive into complex valuations and a strategy that balances personal dynamics with economic realities.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Long-term planning that balances reliability with cost will be essential as demand continues to rise.—
David Santiago,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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Wright equates climate-change activists to alarmists and has likened efforts by Democrats to combat global warming to Soviet-style communism.—
Anca Gurzu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 Apr. 2026
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In a world that often equates growth with success, his model suggests another path.—
K. H. Koehler,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 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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In recent years, Ticketmaster has adopted dynamic pricing—a system that adjusts ticket prices in real time according to demand.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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In Sleep mode, the purifier runs at a low fan speed to reduce noise, while Auto mode adjusts the fan speed based on air quality.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Evens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evens. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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