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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Taxes on millionaires are perhaps blunt instruments to even out our collective responsibility to maintain government and educational functions, but other options to achieve this goal don’t seem to get voters’ approval.
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, came in at 207,500, about 3,500 lower than the previous week.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
This cult Japanese skincare-meets-makeup hybrid is an ultra-fine powder to even out skin tone, soften the look of pores, and reduce shine, leaving a translucent finish with subtle coverage.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Global exports gained a bit in February, and early March data seems solid so far – even out of Asia, although that could be because demand for Chinese electric vehicles grew.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, came in at 207,500, about 3,500 lower than the previous week.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
This cult Japanese skincare-meets-makeup hybrid is an ultra-fine powder to even out skin tone, soften the look of pores, and reduce shine, leaving a translucent finish with subtle coverage.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Global exports gained a bit in February, and early March data seems solid so far – even out of Asia, although that could be because demand for Chinese electric vehicles grew.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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