even out
phrasal verb
evened out; evening out; evens out
1
: to become level
After a long climb the ground evened out.
2
: to make (something) even and smooth
Let me even out the rug.
3
: to reach a balanced or middle state between extremes over a period of time
The economy had good periods and bad periods, but it all evened out by the end of the year.
Any variations will be evened out eventually.
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To even out her complexion, Chang uses the Black Cushion Foundation from the popular Korean makeup brand Hera.
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Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
The deep-conditioning sheet mask uses epidermal growth factors to even out the skin tone and boost radiance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Opponents are connecting on the highest percentage of corner 3s in the NBA, a figure that tends to even out over the course of a season, even though Phoenix is allowing the second fewest shots from that area.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Apple cider vinegar: Adds bite to to even out the sweetness of the sauce.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
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Annie Blay, Allure, 28 Jan. 2025
The deep-conditioning sheet mask uses epidermal growth factors to even out the skin tone and boost radiance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Opponents are connecting on the highest percentage of corner 3s in the NBA, a figure that tends to even out over the course of a season, even though Phoenix is allowing the second fewest shots from that area.
—Fred Katz, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Apple cider vinegar: Adds bite to to even out the sweetness of the sauce.
—Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for even out
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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