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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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
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—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
This trade will also send Lindy Waters III from the Warriors to the Detroit Pistons and reroute Josh Richardson from the Heat to the Pistons to even out the salaries.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The four-week average, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, rose by 4,000 to 216,750.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Mar. 2025
Packed with salicylic acid to tackle blemishes, white birch extract to even out the skin tone, and peony extract to protect against oxidative damage, you’re all set to conquer your dark spots, hyperpigmentation, dullness, and uneven texture with this anti-aging solution.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
This trade will also send Lindy Waters III from the Warriors to the Detroit Pistons and reroute Josh Richardson from the Heat to the Pistons to even out the salaries.
—Zach Harper, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025
The four-week average, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, rose by 4,000 to 216,750.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 6 Apr. 2025.
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