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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evens
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  • The jeans have a soft touch and are enhanced with the brand’s Sculpted Slimming Technology that smooths and lifts.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • The researchers addressed this issue by applying a special ultra-thin coating that smooths the surface without changing the customized shape of the lens.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
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  • The Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio assesses the comprehensive quality across thousands of stocks, retains the 30 strongest, and re-balances them according to rules that prevent any one position from jeopardizing the entire portfolio.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Such systems demand propulsion that balances cost, performance and manufacturing speed instead of maximizing service life alone.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026
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  • Being loved equates survival from the infant’s brain perspective.
    Hylke Faber, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • In the realm of the theater, no one exactly equates the number of headshots on a Playbill page with the ultimate fulfillment a stage show provides.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 18 July 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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  • Supporting those capabilities is a new AI-Native Smart Factory Technology White Paper, which outlines an architecture that continuously analyzes production data and adjusts factory operations in real time.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
  • Every now and then, Jubin adjusts the small gold crucifix around his neck.
    Olivier Bouchara, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026

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“Evens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evens. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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