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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
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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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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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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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Shot on location across Cape Town and the Western Cape, the production embraces a rugged, sun-drenched aesthetic.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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After challenging hikes through Zion's rugged terrain, there is nothing more healing than relaxing in waters that remind us of Iceland's Blue Lagoon, the Dead Sea, or Japan's Hokkaido Island.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Its current map, which was adopted in 2021, contains non-compact districts, which leads to unequal voter density per area, and more county splits than the average, according to the Gerrymander Project.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
7 Aug. 2025
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The human cost of redevelopment was staggering and unequal.—
James Burling,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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The Sox learned just before Saturday’s game that Vargas would be unavailable after suffering a left oblique strain.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Richardson also has an injury history, having suffered an AC joint sprain in 2023 and then an oblique injury in 2024.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Over the years, Fox has sustained multiple broken bones, including both arms, his shoulder, his orbital bone and cheek and his hand, which resulted in a serious infection.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 between 119th Street/Exit 220 and I-435/Exit 222.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 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 21 Aug. 2025.
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