evens

present tense third-person singular of even
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 While beloved for their loose powders (which Bieber uses), Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer is equally as impressive for its lightweight, buildable coverage that evens and blurs skin without contributing to sweat and oil in warm weather. Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026 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. 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 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
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  • The hybrid system smooths some of the drivetrain’s low-speed behavior, but the single-clutch transmission still delivers a hearty shunt on full-throttle upshifts as the V8 screams toward 11,000 rpm.
    Bradley Iger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • The formula smooths wrinkles, reduces laugh lines, softens dry patches, and perks up the eye area to deliver plumper, firmer skin.
    Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
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  • The menu balances familiar classics with contemporary touches.
    Ching Dee, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • This mid-sized tiny house cleverly balances portability and practicality.
    Adam Williams July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
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  • Part of the problem is that the conversation around remote work often equates isolation with autonomy.
    Julia Korn, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • 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 global process of buying and selling equalizes prices worldwide.
    David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The coating equalizes the electrical charges to help prevent static.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2025
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  • It's surrounded by a Wide/Tight rocker that adjusts the zoom.
    Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026
  • The battery management software checks temperature data several times per second and adjusts the coolant flow to prevent hot spots from forming.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026

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“Evens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evens. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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