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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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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
Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
What’s even more attractive about Instacart is its finances, according to Fuller.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Each of us may be dealing with different physical abilities, access to health resources or even levels of healthiness.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
So, too, was the wrist shot that evened the game in the third period.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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In its report, the bank also outlined the risks ahead, noting that Chinese demand could get even weaker as the country continues to undergo structural changes.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
What’s even more attractive about Instacart is its finances, according to Fuller.
—Pia Singh, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Pour mixture out onto a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in an even layer.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Each of us may be dealing with different physical abilities, access to health resources or even levels of healthiness.
—Heather V. MacArthur, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Just as Naomi and Bayley gained the advantage, Nia evened the odds with help from a kendo stick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
So, too, was the wrist shot that evened the game in the third period.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
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As artists go, this giant Kansas City Chiefs fan’s name might not be broadly known, but his giant, red, white and gold works — seen around the city by tens of thousands of people daily— certainly are.Eric Adler and, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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The value of the new pact is almost certainly more than $500 million.Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Kulak has gone from someone who wasn’t comfortable enough playing the right side during the playoffs to managing there quite well.Scott Powers, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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And sometimes, sometimes, this can be quite useful.James Parker, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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This flexibility allows parents to craft the exact educational experience their child needs to succeed.Pam Tapley, Orlando Sentinel, 17 Jan. 2025
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Musk indicated that the next launch could occur as soon as next month, though an exact date has not been set.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 2 Oct. 2022
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Wallace’s fourth victim, Audrey Spain, and his seventh, Vanessa Mack, were killed in almost identical fashion — with double ligatures, says Price, who was lead detective on the Spain case.Michael Gordon, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
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Wellcome Sanger researchers went on to identify clusters of identical, mutated cells in a variety of other tissues, including the esophagus, bladder and colon.Amber Dance, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 Jan. 2025
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That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
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According to the latest figures, the number of applicants reporting a test score has increased by 10% this year over last, while the number of non-reporters has remained steady since the 2023–24 cycle.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Shopping Beauty Products Skincare These surprisingly simple tools can help smooth fine lines, acne scars, and more In This Article Our Top Picks Reviews What to Know Behind the Scenes FAQ Why Trust PEOPLE?Jennifer Ford, People.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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It’s packed with marula and moringa seed oils, which smooths frizz and prevents breakage.Ariel Wodarcyk, Glamour, 7 Jan. 2025
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The essential modern text is Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, the 2010 Supreme Court decision that equates money with speech, resulting in an ever more corrupt system of campaign finance.David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Proponents of the bill have argued that the sanctions are a necessary rebuke of the court’s move to equate Israel’s leaders with the top brass of a terrorist group like Hamas.Karoun Demirjian, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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