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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
Access to dental care can also be uneven across North Carolina.
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The balancing act has been a work in progress since a knee injury cut short the second half of last season for Thornton, and the early returns in the new role have been uneven.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
If wrinkles and uneven skin texture are a concern, Korean serums can help smooth your complexion.
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Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Foreign direct investment flows remain uneven.
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Sanda Ojiambo,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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William Jones,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
The balancing act has been a work in progress since a knee injury cut short the second half of last season for Thornton, and the early returns in the new role have been uneven.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
If wrinkles and uneven skin texture are a concern, Korean serums can help smooth your complexion.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Foreign direct investment flows remain uneven.
—
Sanda Ojiambo,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Across Washington and Oregon, jagged walls of blackberry brambles choke out nearly every hiking trail, highway shoulder, and vacant lot in the region.
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Why does Orange County have so many families living on the jagged edges of the local economy?
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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.
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Warnock writes that his belief that the crooked places in America will be made straight keeps him motivated even on tough days at the Capitol.
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.
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After a couple of rough shooting nights against Minnesota and Las Vegas, the Valkyries found their groove.
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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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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.
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.
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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.
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Citi maintained that risks to oil prices remain tilted to the upside, as Iran retains significant control over the timing and terms of any potential agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz energy route.
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In the midst of the rugged match, Sweden lost one of its top players to a non-contact injury.
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The search for Gracie the giraffe, missing in Texas, hit its two-week mark on June 25 as the manager of her ranch is continuing to scour rugged terrain from the ground and sky.
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This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.
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This unequal setup ensures that migrants and refugees remain contained in the countries least equipped to host them, which only works when aid functions as the grease that keeps the system hobbling along.
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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