even out
phrasal 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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And gender-wise, the makeup of the audience should even out.
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
Prosecutors say the Alexander brothers used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips, even out of the country.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
However, that is predicted to even out in the next month and bring us into a neutral El Niño Southern Oscillation.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Officials have previously said any rehiring would come with additional firings to even out the numbers.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 11 June 2025
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Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 12 July 2025
Prosecutors say the Alexander brothers used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips, even out of the country.
—Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
However, that is predicted to even out in the next month and bring us into a neutral El Niño Southern Oscillation.
—Joyce Orlando, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Officials have previously said any rehiring would come with additional firings to even out the numbers.
—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 11 June 2025
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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