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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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
Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin B5, the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
However, an absent or restricted Jackson instantly shifts the advantage to Cleveland’s defense and evens the betting line.
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Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Nov. 2025
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.
—
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
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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Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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By quenching dryness, the formula delivers instantly glowy skin and smooths the appearance of fine lines (which are more prominent when skin is dehydrated).
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The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the complete picture of quality across thousands of stocks, not just a single factor, retains the 30 strongest selections, and re-balances them with careful discipline.
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Not even the entrepreneur who balances film studios, museums, real estate projects, and media ventures.
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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.
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The webpage equates undocumented immigrants with extraterrestrials.
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The global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
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The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
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Instead of catering to automobile traffic like typical intersection signal systems, Jung's invention adjusts crossing signal times based on the slowest pedestrian's pace.
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Its temperature sensor also monitors room temperature and adjusts airflow to ensure the home is never too hot or too cold.
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“Evens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evens. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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