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 week-to-week gyrations, inched up by 750 to 203,750.
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Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Labor Department's report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week gyrations, inched up by 750 to 203,750.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
When entertaining, roll it into the dining room or living area, or even out onto the deck, to use as a buffet or bar.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
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Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
The Labor Department's report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the week-to-week gyrations, inched up by 750 to 203,750.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
Several vehicles, including one with the company logo, started tailing a CNN crew that drove along a public road in front of the facility, attempting to block the team’s ability to film, even out the window.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
When entertaining, roll it into the dining room or living area, or even out onto the deck, to use as a buffet or bar.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 5 May 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 20 May. 2026.
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