1
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
Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Five minutes and 30 seconds was the former record for the longest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history, but Sunday night, a victorious Adrien Brody surpassed even that.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Mar. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Allow that to soak in for at least 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess before applying lipstick — this will ensure an even application for a more believable nude lip.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The loss evened the scaled between the Steelers and Ravens, both of which are 10-5 with two weeks left in the regular season.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Adverb
With the potential expansion of tariffs to broader regions of Southeast Asia, companies might need to look even further afield to places like India and North Africa, regions that are not traditionally as heavy in manufacturing infrastructure for Western markets, the panelists said.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
Five minutes and 30 seconds was the former record for the longest acceptance speech in Academy Awards history, but Sunday night, a victorious Adrien Brody surpassed even that.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
If crushing the cereal with a rolling pin, do it in batches to help create an even consistency.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025
Allow that to soak in for at least 10 minutes, then wipe away the excess before applying lipstick — this will ensure an even application for a more believable nude lip.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
Then came 21-year-old Jaime Faria of Portugal, who evened their match at a set apiece by blasting serves and finding holes to hit through Djokovic’s defenses, something countless players of Tsitsipas’ generation have failed to do so many times.
—Matthew Futterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
The loss evened the scaled between the Steelers and Ravens, both of which are 10-5 with two weeks left in the regular season.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
Adverb
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When Lady Gaga releases a new album, the world pays attention, and that has certainly been the case with Mayhem.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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That was certainly part of the conversation when the team, after losing Joe Musgrove to Tommy John surgery, talked with Morejón in November to assess and discuss options for 2025.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Kansas City is quite familiar with Tech’s hit song ‘Red Kingdom’ which quickly became the Kansas City Chief’s team anthem, often played at Arrowhead Stadium.—
J.M. Banks,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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Will Smith can always count on his family to have his back — quite literally!—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As with the stadium, the exact source of funding is unclear, even if the desire to build both is there, though neither is likely to be completed until well into the 2030s.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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While the exact circumstances surrounding the collision are unknown, Dicus said, 23-year-old Marcelline Demyan, the driver of the other vehicle involved in the collision, told CBS News Los Angeles that her car was hit after turning left at a traffic light.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Did both sides not set staffers aside after the call to prepare an identical readout of what was agreed?—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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Wong drew inspiration from the philatelic concept of tête-bêche — two identical stamps linked together, with one flipped upside down — for the restaurant logo, while his cinematic style influenced its interior decor.—
Denni Hu,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Diversification can smooth the ride and mitigate the impact on investors when a high-flyer like Tesla hits turbulence.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The result is an indulgent, cooling formula that strengthens your skin barrier, smooths fine lines, and boosts your natural glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Change is up to us viewers, not the 100-year-old institution that equates excellence with the white, male perspective.—
Cristina Escobar,
refinery29.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the process, Harrison’s play seems to equate the natural desire to survive, to feel and to matter — to discover, to mourn, to enjoy and create — with a kind of hubris that, like global warming, will lead inevitably to extinction.—
Jesse Green,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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