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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
Tong’s three outings with the Mets featured uneven performances.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Those actors had legitimate supporting roles that allowed the show to take on an uneven but occasionally enjoyable tone, whereas each week of Euphoria feels like a waste of Sharon Stone’s time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Another sign is brown grass, which often results from uneven mowing.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Those actors had legitimate supporting roles that allowed the show to take on an uneven but occasionally enjoyable tone, whereas each week of Euphoria feels like a waste of Sharon Stone’s time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Sturdy shoes can help prevent slips on uneven or wet surfaces.
—James Ward, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Another sign is brown grass, which often results from uneven mowing.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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At Palisades State Park, striking red-pink Sioux quartzite cliffs jut up to 50 feet above Split Rock Creek, their jagged faces almost glowing against a backdrop of bucolic farmland.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
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Rescuers knew that getting them out would not be easy in the face of jagged rocks, dirty water, near-zero visibility and the risk of panic.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 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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The set design is intricate and distorted—visible paintbrush strokes, acute angles, crooked lines—lending the film a surreal quality and supporting its cast of expressive actors, exaggerated costuming, and eerie makeup.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
30 May 2026
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Falter struggled, but he also wasn’t helped by a replay review that helped the Yankees put up a crooked number in the first inning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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After a night that featured 38 foul calls and a gritty Connecticut team determined to make a statement in Atlanta, the Dream clinched a 91-74 win over the Sun in a back-and-forth matchup that started rough but ended on a high note in their first Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Micahya Costen,
AJC.com,
3 June 2026
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The comps were particularly rough that season, as the NYC-OKC skirmish was no match for what would prove to be Michael Jordan’s final championship in Chicago.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 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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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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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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Unpredictable weather and rugged camping conditions add to the adventure rather than detract from it, and the route sits high on many hikers’ bucket lists for that reason.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Top Gear is alluding to the G-Wagon's legitimate off-roading chops thanks to its ground clearance and rugged build.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The tests also showed up to 24% higher throughput when using unequal modulation technologies that are designed to improve consistency even if the signal quality varies across spatial streams.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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That said, financial stressors and unequal effort in relationships are impossible to ignore today.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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