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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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2
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
To prevent this mishap, Glenn suggests checking your door swing radius and any architectural features, such as vents, uneven walls, and floorboards, that might cause an issue later on.
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Many people with mild scoliosis have no symptoms aside from this visible spinal curve, but some may have an uneven posture that's noticeable in several other ways.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
With a single subwoofer, the frequency response can be uneven because of peaks and dips in certain frequency ranges.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
As a result, the effects of the defunding will be uneven.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
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Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Aug. 2025
Many people with mild scoliosis have no symptoms aside from this visible spinal curve, but some may have an uneven posture that's noticeable in several other ways.
—Sarah Bradley, Health, 10 Aug. 2025
With a single subwoofer, the frequency response can be uneven because of peaks and dips in certain frequency ranges.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2025
As a result, the effects of the defunding will be uneven.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
Adjective
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This plant is recognizable by its characteristic arrangement of leaves growing in groups of three with edges that vary from smooth to jagged.—
Christopher P. Holstege,
CNN Money,
17 Aug. 2025
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Beads of sweat dripped in jagged lines from Brandis Rogers’ temples and the nape of her neck.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The radio-wavelength image shows that the black hole’s jet is not straight, but is crooked with three distinct bends.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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In one image, Scales, who had won a Military Cross for his bravery at the front, wears a crooked grimace that suggests recent anguish.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Stepping into the role played by Damon in the film, British actor Milo Callaghan is Rudy Baylor, who has overcome a rough childhood and family tragedy to graduate at the top of his law school class.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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The Jayhawks’ offense should play a pivotal role in ensuring KU comes out on top. Prediction: Kansas (3-1) Game 5: KU vs. Cincinnati Cincinnati looks to get back on track after a rough first two seasons in the Big 12.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
14 Aug. 2025
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The 2025 Subaru Outback is an adventure-ready SUV Subaru's SUV models like the Crosstrek, Forester, and Outback are known for their rugged exteriors and off-roading potential.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Fleece merges a rugged sophistication with everyday staples.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
19 Aug. 2025
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Since the first South African diamond was discovered in 1867, mining has played an outsized role in shaping the country and its uniquely unequal society.—
Tommy Trenchard,
NPR,
23 Aug. 2025
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On paper the districts are equal in population; in practice the map assigns unequal electoral weight across racial lines.—
Vince Perez,
Time,
20 Aug. 2025
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Max Muncy was officially placed on the IL on Friday retroactive to Wednesday with a right oblique strain.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The Cubs will try to avoid a fourth straight series loss Sunday when Javier Assad (0-1, 9.00 ERA) makes his second appearance of the season after returning from an oblique injury suffered in spring training.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between Antioch Road/Exit 230 and I-635/Exit 231.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Aug. 2025
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Signs of hair breakage include split ends, flyaways, broken strands, dryness, and hair that stops growing at a certain length.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
21 Aug. 2025
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People have been urged to avoid entering possibly unstable buildings as aftershocks continued to shake the area, according to the Times.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Although the emergency warning was reduced to a less urgent heavy rain warning on Monday afternoon, the Japan Meteorological Agency warned that the soil had become unstable due to the precipitation, leaving the region at an elevated risk of landslides even without excessive rain.—
Trisha Mukherjee,
ABC News,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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