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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
Co-written by Kiyoko and actress Stefanie Scott (who also appeared in the music video), the new film’s uneven script struggles to build an accessible world that’s as emotionally rich as the personal memories many viewers will bring with them to theaters.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Families and employers are facing rising costs and uneven access to care.
—Katerina Guerraz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The niacinamide in this formula simultaneously shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles, and improves uneven texture.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Still, the property is large, and the village-style layout and uneven stone paths may pose challenges for those with mobility issues.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 June 2026
Families and employers are facing rising costs and uneven access to care.
—Katerina Guerraz, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2026
The niacinamide in this formula simultaneously shrinks pores, smooths wrinkles, and improves uneven texture.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Still, the property is large, and the village-style layout and uneven stone paths may pose challenges for those with mobility issues.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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As pests crawl through it, its jagged edges scrape their exoskeletons, dehydrating and killing them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
18 June 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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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.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
15 June 2026
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And ‘Meet the Press’ is crooked.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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For as rough as the lineup continued to look, the injuries are yet again piling up on the pitching side.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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This gives you a rough idea of how much of each ingredient is contained in a food.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
17 June 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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Compared with tilted plastic rafts used in warmer climates, this design attaches flexible solar panels directly to thick, waterproof foam sheets, reducing wind exposure.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 June 2026
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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.—
Sam Meredith,Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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Travelers experience Marlborough wine country, Kaikoura wildlife, the Southern Alps, the rugged West Coast, and Queenstown.—
Steve Madgwick,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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This means the hemispheres are getting very different amounts of sunlight, and days and nights are at their most unequal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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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.—
Kelsey Norman,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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