1
as in certainly
not merely this but also
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I will love you even to the end of time
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the distance to town is an even mile
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
the armies of the two countries are fairly even
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as in steady
not varying
energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of even
Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Other doctors prefer to see an even longer stable period.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
McIlroy stayed on an even keel after getting back to 12-under, shooting par in his next four holes before taking a four-stroke lead over DeChambeau, Ludvig Åberg and Rose, who birdied four times during a six-hole stretch to get back into the running at 9-under, after birdying the ninth hole.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
The Spirit evened it up in the second half with a goal in the 72nd minute.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Adverb
By such standards, Escobar Blanco is considered lucky: a lawyer was at least available to appear on his behalf in immigration court (many of the men lack even that), and the judge issued an order that can theoretically be challenged (other outcomes can be harder to contest).
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
Other doctors prefer to see an even longer stable period.
—Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 2 May 2025
Adjective
The largest section of the book is devoted to vegetables, in the form of towering sandwiches, salads and even pancakes.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
McIlroy stayed on an even keel after getting back to 12-under, shooting par in his next four holes before taking a four-stroke lead over DeChambeau, Ludvig Åberg and Rose, who birdied four times during a six-hole stretch to get back into the running at 9-under, after birdying the ninth hole.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
After both teams had unsuccessful power plays, the B’s evened the game at 15:58 off a terrific play by Andrew Peeke.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
The Spirit evened it up in the second half with a goal in the 72nd minute.
—Kyle Foley, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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And that part of us is certainly one of the most intimate components of what Soundgarden has been since 1984.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
5 May 2025
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Maybe the volcanic energy, and certainly the removal of routine. Read More On: Japan Spas Travel Like this article?—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
4 May 2025
Adverb
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When asked about it in his pre-match press conference, Silva, quite fairly, dismissed its relevance in strong terms.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But by the end of the 19th century, the industrial social-economic order that tariffs helped foster were quite different from what earlier protectionists had promised.—
Made by History,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Happening to pass down the street at the exact moment Lily is emerging from Peel’s store, Steve immediately intuits what has happened.—
Vivian Gornick,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2025
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Shop her exact pair right now at Nordstrom for under $100.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Sky News and Torrent Freak were able to do the same and found identical results.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Emily killed her identical triplet sister Faith to use her body in the supposed drowning.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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On the campaign trail, the incumbent government has presented itself as a steady pair of hands as the initial hit to stocks broadened into fears of an impending global recession.—
Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,
CNN Money,
3 May 2025
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Health care, a steady payroll generator the past couple of years, again led the job gains with 51,000.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Glycerin and panthenol help smooth and soften, while plant extracts like prickly pear support healthy-looking texture and shine.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But even the most sensitive parenting can’t fully insulate boys from the cultural forces that equate masculinity with stoicism, dominance, and economic power—pressures that can shape male identity across class lines, and that can have societal reverberations.—
Joshua Coleman,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2025
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In his remarks, Mr. Trump equated diversity with incompetence, and effectively aligned himself with people who use diversity, equity and inclusion, or D.E.I., as a proxy for race, a dog whistle for white grievance, and a catchall for societal ills.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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If all four do indeed start, that still gives Florida only four starters among the 68 Power 4 schools.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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The inefficient conversion method provides further evidence that this was indeed a theft rather than a legitimate holder diversifying their portfolio.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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