1
as in certainly
not merely this but also
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I will love you even to the end of time
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the distance to town is an even mile
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
the armies of the two countries are fairly even
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as in steady
not varying
energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of even
Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Designed for long-lasting hydration and long-wear results, the formula is made 40% water, with moisturizing agents, antioxidants, and light-reflecting pigments to create an even complexion, without inciting any new blemishes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Providence’s victory evened the best-of-five AHL conference semifinal series at 2-2.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Adverb
After the show ended, many cast members pursued diverse paths in acting, directing, and even politics, each carrying a piece of the show's legacy with them.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 7 June 2025
The first burial: A cookbook author The first person buried at what is now Arlington National Cemetery was not a soldier, a general, a war hero or even a veteran.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 27 May 2025
Adjective
On some occasions, infantrymen have been stuck in their positions for weeks or even months.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Atlantic, 27 May 2025
Designed for long-lasting hydration and long-wear results, the formula is made 40% water, with moisturizing agents, antioxidants, and light-reflecting pigments to create an even complexion, without inciting any new blemishes.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025
Verb
Wallace and Wiggins each gave the Thunder a second-half lift with timely triples, finishing with three apiece as OKC evened the series.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
Providence’s victory evened the best-of-five AHL conference semifinal series at 2-2.
—Richard Walker, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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Zombie series in these settings are still going to be pricey, and so AMC certainly has that to consider.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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With Quinn missing the cut in Phoenix, albeit certainly qualified, there is little room for shifting of the staff, although Kasib Powell this past season moved on from his role as a Heat developmental assistant to an assistant role with the expansion WNBA Golden State Valkyries.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 June 2025
Adverb
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It’s been quite a year for Kathy Bates and Billy Bob Thornton, who both lead hit shows.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
15 June 2025
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And perhaps most poignantly, both lost the thread -- Brian to the isolation of his mind, Sly to the labyrinth of his vices and fame -- but neither ever quite let go of the spool.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
15 June 2025
Adjective
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The exact fixtures incorporated into this will be confirmed later this summer, after the 2025/26 WSL fixtures have been released.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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An exact premiere date has not yet been set, but CIA will air Mondays at 10 pm, leading out of the FBI mothership.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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Jane's testimony, which is likely to continue deep into next week, is identical in many ways to the four-day testimony in the trial's first week by Cassie.—
MICHAEL R. SISAK,
Arkansas Online,
8 June 2025
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Over all, Lee said, the album is an almost identical remake of the original—a technically difficult task to pull off.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Unemployment held steady at 4.2% for a third consecutive month as the government revised job growth down for March and April.—
Maria Gracia Santillana Linares,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Keeping a steady clip and clocking in at a blissful running time, Hall and Gandersman discover two of their movie’s best moment in car scenes.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
8 June 2025
Verb
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The researchers of the 2022 study also found that people on the receiving end of indirect attacks also end up responding with silence, politeness or attempts to smooth things over.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The star of the show is its capsule technology, which kicks in right away to smooth things out.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
Verb
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And as with making a decision NOT to get procedures done isn't a sign of virtue, the decision to get cosmetic procedures shouldn't be equated with vanity or low self-esteem!—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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However, do not equate the stock's fall with a failing business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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United did indeed endure a nightmare campaign, finishing 15th in the Premier League - its lowest-ever position since the league was launched in 1992 - and losing the Europa League final against Tottenham.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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If that figure is the total before tax rebates and production incentives, the net budget could indeed be substantially lower.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
5 June 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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