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as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the driveway is uneven and collects water in several large puddles whenever it rains
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as in changing
not staying constant
the level of attendance at the ballpark has been very uneven this season
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as in crooked
inclined or twisted to one side
a goofy guy with an uneven grin
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Recent Examples of uneven
Cats, for example, tend to avoid digging in areas covered with uneven, prickly materials.
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
—Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Nor does Jeremy Ohringer’s uneven production achieve a consistency of style (it’s overplayed at times for the space), although that is far from easy with this script.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
With shifting prices, lingering affordability pressure and uneven competition across neighborhoods, buyers need a strategy that balances speed, financing strength and local knowledge.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 May 2026
When the cityscape frustrates urban photographers with uneven terrain or limited spaces, photographic gear company Silence Corner strikes back with the Viperpod – a hybrid tripod designed to hang anywhere in seconds for unencumbered solo shooting.
—Shirl Leigh
may 06, New Atlas, 6 May 2026
Nor does Jeremy Ohringer’s uneven production achieve a consistency of style (it’s overplayed at times for the space), although that is far from easy with this script.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
With shifting prices, lingering affordability pressure and uneven competition across neighborhoods, buyers need a strategy that balances speed, financing strength and local knowledge.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Similarly, slugs and snails are less likely to travel across jagged surfaces, which can make pine cones a helpful barrier around vulnerable plants like lettuce or hostas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
6 May 2026
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The blade was at least ten inches long and double-edged, honed on one side with a wavy scalloped finish, the other a jagged toothing like a lumberjack’s saw.—
Chang-rae Lee,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
Evan Moore
December 19,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Dec. 2025
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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Giuliani was elected New York’s mayor in 1993 after serving as one of the nation’s highest-profile prosecutors, taking on mobsters and crooked Wall Street traders.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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The suspension control software from their high-performance cars has enabled Ferrari to develop an algorithm to keep the boat stable, Ribigini adds, which will be vital at all times, but particularly in rough seas and strong winds.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Krejczyk and Gagen, meanwhile, are enjoying a season that started rough but has gotten better.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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This is a recurring injury for Smith, who has missed five of the last nine games due to varying levels of discomfort in his calf.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
Lauren O'Connor,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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California Democrats got so good at gerrymandering that by the 1980s, the wildly tilted maps had become a political issue themselves.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Escalade also offers a large head up display and a tilted control panel to provide quick access to climate and other functions.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
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Waves of silicon, metal, and concrete would spoil views of Sardinia’s stunning beaches, rugged mountains, ancient pastures, and idyllic medieval villages, after all.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Crews are also using multiple techniques in the rugged terrain, including rim trail scanning, walk-down routes into the canyon, technical rope insertions, aerial reconnaissance flights and drone operations, park officials said.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Power Four schools may all fall under the same sharing cap, but their pockets grow with NIL in unequal sizes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Apr. 2026
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So men’s rights groups can and will continue to file lawsuits demanding that women register for the draft – but remain unequal.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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