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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But that would seem to likely even out across all people and studies.
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
By Lady Gaga Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation evens out tone and texture with a beautiful, airbrushed finish that will have everyone around you asking if you were just born this way.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
State and federal prosecutors say Oren, Alon Alexander and Tal Alexander used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by 9,750 to 240,500.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
By Lady Gaga Triclone Skin Tech Medium Coverage Foundation evens out tone and texture with a beautiful, airbrushed finish that will have everyone around you asking if you were just born this way.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
State and federal prosecutors say Oren, Alon Alexander and Tal Alexander used their fame and wealth to lure women to their Miami Beach and New York apartments and on trips to other cities, even out of the country.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
The four-week average of claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week volatility, rose by 9,750 to 240,500.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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