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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2
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
Analisa Novak, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the cast as reunited for occasions like weddings, school plays and even accidental run-ins in New York City.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Glycolic acid and lactic acid are AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) that promote an even complexion, reduce hyperpigmentation and soften fine lines.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
In immediate transition from that play, Chatfield evened the game.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Adverb
Florida Gators senior guard Will Richard knew the team would be national champions before the season even began.
—Analisa Novak, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025
Since then, the cast as reunited for occasions like weddings, school plays and even accidental run-ins in New York City.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
At community meetings, funerals and even weddings, many rural communities have begun to reserve time for Village Health Workers to speak on health issues and practices.
—Cynthia Tully, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Glycolic acid and lactic acid are AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) that promote an even complexion, reduce hyperpigmentation and soften fine lines.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
Sasaki could have evened the very uneven playing field for the Padres a bit, considering the sturdy rotational timber of Dylan Cease and Michael King.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
In immediate transition from that play, Chatfield evened the game.
—Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for even
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While Robby and the rest of the emergency room day shift team has certainly earned time off, that leaves the rest of us with a Pitt-sized hole on our TVs (and in our hearts).—
Annabel Gutterman,
Time,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether this hints at a more long-term issue or is merely a minor bump in the road will probably only become clear next season when, almost certainly, Liverpool defend their league title.—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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So there’s a mutual agreement between the two, or mutual benefits, that are quite tolerable—or even pleasurable.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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The Chicago Cubs have done a lot to shape their team into a postseason contender over the last few months, and, to this point, it's paid off quite well.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease after the baseball player who was diagnosed with it, the exact cause of the disease is still not known, although a small group of cases are inherited.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The exact timing of a vote remains uncertain, and procedural delays by Senate Democrats could complicate its path.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 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
Adjective
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Now, less than two weeks before the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets are in an almost identical set of circumstances.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2025
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Unlike European producers who moved toward clonal selection—using genetically identical cuttings to plant vineyards—Argentine growers continued using traditional massal selection, preserving a broader range of genetic material.—
Rachel King,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Each pad is infused with 10% glycolic acid for gentle exfoliation, tranexamic acid to target dark spots, and niacinamide to smooth and even tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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His biggest impression was how balanced and smooth the bat felt through the strike zone.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That's not because anyone is celebrating another person losing a job, but rather out of the belief fewer IRS agents will equate with fewer audits and other negative consequences taxpayers could encounter.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Her reflections have struck a chord, particularly among millennial women who feel burned out by the demands of a culture that equates self-worth with achievement and glorifies the daily grind.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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