1
as in smoothed
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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2
as in balanced
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 evened
The Sabres had a big chance on the power play late in the third but narrowly missed on a few chances that could have evened the game.
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Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Penta and Dragon Lee evened the odds yet again with dives to the outside.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After breaking Baptiste’s serve in the opening game, Baptiste evened the match with a break in the next game.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Maci Davis and Camdyn Starkey both had 21 points for Rose Bud (14-7, 4-4 3A-6), which evened its league mark with the win.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Miller evened it again late in the first off Mika Zibanejad’s pass.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Miller evened it again late in the first off Mika Zibanejad's pass.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Tigers picked up the pace after this and eventually evened the shots in the period to 13-13 while generating multiple high-danger chances.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fleck and the Gophers evened things up with Fickell last year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Penta and Dragon Lee evened the odds yet again with dives to the outside.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
After breaking Baptiste’s serve in the opening game, Baptiste evened the match with a break in the next game.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
Maci Davis and Camdyn Starkey both had 21 points for Rose Bud (14-7, 4-4 3A-6), which evened its league mark with the win.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 22 Jan. 2026
Miller evened it again late in the first off Mika Zibanejad’s pass.
—Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Miller evened it again late in the first off Mika Zibanejad's pass.
—CBS News, 20 Jan. 2026
The Tigers picked up the pace after this and eventually evened the shots in the period to 13-13 while generating multiple high-danger chances.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Fleck and the Gophers evened things up with Fickell last year.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for evened
Verb
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In some ways, Bequia remains a secret, and as such, it hasn’t been overly developed, commercialised or smoothed into sameness.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Parish and Glasner smoothed things over somewhat at dinner at London’s Ham Yard restaurant on January 21.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Manuel’s approach to narrative is as original as his sense of cinematic form, and his gift for documentary-style observation is balanced by a refined sense of style.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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The dress featured a keyhole cutout for a plunging neckline, framed by strong shoulders and long sleeves, which balanced the streamlined, formfitting silhouette.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That limit will be adjusted for cost of living starting in 2027.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea have adjusted quickly to Liam Rosenior.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Google’s Sundar Pichai has equated AI to the discovery of fire or electricity in its ability to democratize information.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Even after Poteet equalized, Woodrow battled back to knock in a rebound off the keeper from Ramirez for the eventual 2-1 win.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Nabet nearly equalized in the 83rd minute, but her shot from the top of the box grazed the net and sailed over.—
Colin Cerniglia,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Evened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evened. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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