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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2
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
Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
The England midfielder even had time to visit Barnet’s stadium The Hive for a friendly against Wycombe Wanderers, managed by his friend and former Birmingham City youth coach Mike Dodds.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Jaci Gandenberger, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
The butchered bones found in the cave were mostly an even mix of small ungulates (largely gazelle) and medium-sized ones (red deer, fallow deer, wild goats, and boar), with just a few larger game animals thrown in.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The win evened the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final at one win apiece.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Adverb
Additionally, Sandler appeared in character at last month’s NHL Draft to announce the pick for Happy’s favorite hockey team, the Boston Bruins, and the star even had his own category on Jeopardy! this week.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 2025
The England midfielder even had time to visit Barnet’s stadium The Hive for a friendly against Wycombe Wanderers, managed by his friend and former Birmingham City youth coach Mike Dodds.
—Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Adjective
This can help a person meet threats that might last for hours or even days.
—Jaci Gandenberger, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
The butchered bones found in the cave were mostly an even mix of small ungulates (largely gazelle) and medium-sized ones (red deer, fallow deer, wild goats, and boar), with just a few larger game animals thrown in.
—ArsTechnica, 18 July 2025
Verb
Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, collagen, and sodium hyaluronate (a sister to hyaluronic acid), the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 July 2025
The win evened the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Final at one win apiece.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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Winston could certainly be a target for teams in those positions, but one Giants insider suggests the veteran is unlikely to leave the building without a massive offer going to the Giants.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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There certainly will be future periods when more diversified portfolios of contemporary plans underperform, whether due to a recession or other unforeseen economic event.—
Dan Doonan,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adverb
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Weaver has also dealt with injuries this season and has not been quite as sharp.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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That’s actually worked out really well so far as the unlikely duo has gelled quite nicely and Flair is arguably more over as a babyface than she’s ever been.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While the exact reason why Kenny and JaNa broke up hasn’t been revealed, TMZ reported that JaNa who ultimately made the decision to split.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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Generally, employers prefer people who have done the exact role before.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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No two rooms are ever identical and each location is engrained in its individual neighborhood, with Blind Tiger being no different.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Recent studies show that unemployment rates for men aged 22 to 27 with or without college degrees are nearly identical.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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At a two-day meeting that concludes Wednesday, the Fed is widely expected to hold its key interest rate steady despite President Donald Trump’s monthslong campaign aimed at browbeating Fed Chair Jerome Powell and his colleagues into cutting rates.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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The Federal Reserve is set to conclude its fifth interest rate meeting since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, with policymakers expected to hold rates steady once again.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
27 July 2025
Verb
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The paths are lined with larger stones, smoothed by the desert wind.—
Jihan Forbes,
Allure,
21 July 2025
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Her long tresses were flat-ironed and smoothed down, brushing over the front of her shoulders.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
Verb
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In four past surveys, consumers equated financial comfort to a net worth between $624,000 and $1 million.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Many solo business owners fall into the trap of equating visibility with trust building.—
Tanya Edgar,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
Adverb
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And then you were born in a place, unlike so many places today (and indeed all countries even a century or two ago), where medicine and care enabled you to live into adulthood.—
Simon Boas
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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It must be acknowledged that this issue is indeed tricky.—
,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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