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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2
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
David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
In fact, there’s a fair chance that the generative AI revolution will have a bigger impact on Hollywood from a business and ownership standpoint, even before the technology itself can transform the making of movies and TV shows.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Last week, Green Bay dropped to 38 degrees, though daytime highs have been rebounding into the 70s and even 80s statewide.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
The win evens the five-game series and gives Miami a 4-3 season-series lead.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
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Adverb
McClain expressed confidence that Republicans would keep their majority, or even expand it.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 22 Sep. 2025
In fact, there’s a fair chance that the generative AI revolution will have a bigger impact on Hollywood from a business and ownership standpoint, even before the technology itself can transform the making of movies and TV shows.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Charlie Potter shot an even par 36 as Beaver Country Day bested Bancroft 6-0 in the Eastern Independent League.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
Last week, Green Bay dropped to 38 degrees, though daytime highs have been rebounding into the 70s and even 80s statewide.
—Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
After Jordan Beck led off the frame with a bunt single, Warming Bernabel’s RBI groundout evened the game.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
The win evens the five-game series and gives Miami a 4-3 season-series lead.
—Miami Herald, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
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Wallpaper Scraps Wallpaper can certainly be expensive, and even a small amount of leftover paper can go a long way, so don't toss it!—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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The declaration – codename MWRWC – was certainly a bold one.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The real story of 1066 is quite interesting on its own terms, but King and Conqueror insists on adding a heavy dose of interpersonal drama.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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There is nothing quite like the thrill of spotting a dorsal fin slicing through open water or watching a pod leap through the surf beside your boat.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The immersive room can simulate everything from a choose-your-own-adventure medical crisis to the exact bedroom a kid will return to after their hospital visit.—
Katherine Fung,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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That’s the exact question NFL icon Tom Brady raised last week.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While the output varies even for identical inputs, models do sometimes regurgitate something from their training data—if trained with personal data, the output could be a violation of user privacy.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
15 Sep. 2025
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The charging case is nearly identical to the Pro 2's but slightly larger.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The cornea’s clarity depends on adequate lubrication and a steady renewal of cells by limbal stem cells.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with gig work and contract jobs on the rise, younger workers often lack the steady benefits that earlier generations could rely on.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The very technology designed to smooth our experience is actually increasing our discomfort with the unavoidable misunderstandings and tensions of real relationships, driving us toward isolation.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Designed to last up to 12 hours, the formula is the first of its kind to combine the properties of a setting powder and blush to smooth, blur and set the face without leaving behind a separating residue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders who equate optimism with strength may filter out negative information to preserve their self-image.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a world where growth is equated with progress, capitalism breathes through expansion, and consumption becomes its oxygen.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In real life, Barkovskaya found the Infiniment fragrances remained unchanged on her skin for an entire day, and the smell did indeed stay on her clothes for the full 30 hours.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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And indeed, Sunday marked the first time the Bears allowed 50 points in a game since doing so in back-to-back losses to the Patriots and Packers during a freefall under Marc Trestman in 2014.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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