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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Despite its lightweight formula, the product delivers buildable coverage and evens out pesky discoloration.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Back when her team first booked her for the event, most of Lefty’s songs weren’t even out.
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
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25 June 2026
Thursday's report showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, rose by 750 to 224,250.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
29 June 2026
Back when her team first booked her for the event, most of Lefty’s songs weren’t even out.
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2026
Some other standouts include a collagen glow mist for bouncy, plump skin at under $15, as well as viral toner pads to soothe blemishes and even out skin tone for under $20.
—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Thursday's report showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, rose by 750 to 224,250.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for even out
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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