1
as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the driveway is uneven and collects water in several large puddles whenever it rains
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as in changing
not staying constant
the level of attendance at the ballpark has been very uneven this season
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as in crooked
inclined or twisted to one side
a goofy guy with an uneven grin
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Recent Examples of uneven
The errors coupled with the uneven offense has led to a start in which the Red Sox have won one game, lost the next four, then won five, lost three and won on Thursday.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As a Black man who has dealt with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, finding the right skincare products can be challenging.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
It can be used in place of a dumbbell for any strength exercise (squats, overhead press), but because of the uneven weight distribution, it can also be used to blend strength and cardio into a single movement.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As a Black man who has dealt with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, finding the right skincare products can be challenging.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
It can be used in place of a dumbbell for any strength exercise (squats, overhead press), but because of the uneven weight distribution, it can also be used to blend strength and cardio into a single movement.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Boulders offer a jagged look For a rugged look, consider a retaining wall made from large boulders.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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All those letters are real, and all those jagged lines were the work of scissors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Evans' latest film, Havoc, stars Tom Hardy as Walker, an unsavory fixer tasked with protecting the son of real estate tycoon Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker) after the kid stumbles into a plot involving the Yakuza, crooked cops, and other assorted goons.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Rooker plays Steve, a crooked detective with a ruthless streak who holds the key to Hammer’s only weakness.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman had a rough outing against the New York Yankees on Sunday in the first game of a doubleheader.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Oz has had 30 (homers) and 100 (RBIs) before and can have some rough patches and still has a way of coming out of it.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Premiering April 20 on Nat Geo and streaming April 21 on Disney+ and Hulu, the three-part series is a visual triumph made possible by engineering grit, field science, and the kind of rugged tech innovation typically reserved for space exploration.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Unveiled at the Osaka-Kansai Expo 2025, this futuristic machine is built to handle rugged terrain with ease, combining cutting-edge robotics and sustainable energy.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Being Wealthy In Mexico–Average Net Worth And The Top 10% Statista data shows that Mexico is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America in terms of wealth distribution.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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One of the biggest caveats is the unequal division of household chores, which can leave one person doing most of the work while others contribute little to nothing.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Brantly, who is going on the injured list, had been promoted two weeks ago to replace starting catcher Nick Fortes, who was placed on the injured list April 10 with a left oblique strain.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2025
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Second baseman Jeff McNeil (oblique strain) will play back-to-back games in Binghamton this weekend, and the team will evaluate his status Monday.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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And my left side is asking for directions from a broken gps.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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There is a broken down vehicle on the George Brett Super Highway between exit 8A and I-435 South.—
Kansas City Star Bot,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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Remember: Antioxidants can slow aging and prevent skin damage caused by unstable molecules called free radicals.—
Danielle Jackson,
Glamour,
28 Apr. 2025
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Rigid robots are prone to damage in unstable, cramped environments and are expensive to repair.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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