even out
verb
evened out; evening out; evens out
1
: to become level
After a long climb the ground evened out.
2
: to make (something) even and smooth
Let me even out the rug.
3
: to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time
The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year.
Any variations will be evened out eventually.
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The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, rose by 4,250 to 219,000.
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
Eventually, the free-throw discrepancy should even out, and the most likely time that happens is at Madison Square Garden Wednesday or if the series goes to a Game 6.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In theory, Bregman’s calming presence and competitive nature would also help even out the season’s inevitable highs and lows.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
This $16 moisturizer is packed with retinol, which helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, smooths skin texture, and evens out skin tone.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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ABC News, 11 June 2026
Eventually, the free-throw discrepancy should even out, and the most likely time that happens is at Madison Square Garden Wednesday or if the series goes to a Game 6.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
In theory, Bregman’s calming presence and competitive nature would also help even out the season’s inevitable highs and lows.
—Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 8 June 2026
This $16 moisturizer is packed with retinol, which helps reduce wrinkles and fine lines, smooths skin texture, and evens out skin tone.
—Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 5 June 2026
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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