1
as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the driveway is uneven and collects water in several large puddles whenever it rains
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2
as in changing
not staying constant
the level of attendance at the ballpark has been very uneven this season
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as in crooked
inclined or twisted to one side
a goofy guy with an uneven grin
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Recent Examples of uneven
The errors coupled with the uneven offense has led to a start in which the Red Sox have won one game, lost the next four, then won five, lost three and won on Thursday.
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As a Black man who has dealt with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, finding the right skincare products can be challenging.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
It can be used in place of a dumbbell for any strength exercise (squats, overhead press), but because of the uneven weight distribution, it can also be used to blend strength and cardio into a single movement.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
As a Black man who has dealt with hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, finding the right skincare products can be challenging.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
It can be used in place of a dumbbell for any strength exercise (squats, overhead press), but because of the uneven weight distribution, it can also be used to blend strength and cardio into a single movement.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 3 Apr. 2025
The airflow also seemed uneven, requiring trays to be rotated during the dehydrating process.
—Jordan Liberty Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uneven
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Boulders offer a jagged look For a rugged look, consider a retaining wall made from large boulders.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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All those letters are real, and all those jagged lines were the work of scissors.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2025
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Katt's other notable roles included that of teacher Harry Senate on the school drama Boston Public, crooked finance associate Greg Weinstein in Boiler Room, and detective Frank Duggar in Speakeasy.—
Kat Stinson,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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He’s been dropping tapes nonstop since 2022, as his method is really to flood the internet with his motivation music and unglamorous crime epics full of crooked cops, lookout boys, dealers, dope fiends, tricks, and urban decay.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
11 Apr. 2025
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His season started on a rough note in Australia, where a late mistake on the wet track sent him sliding off, struggling to recover and tumbling down the order.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Two paratroopers were injured after a rough landing that was caught on video at a baseball game in Arizona.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This ceramic vase has a rugged, natural matte texture and measures 14.4 inches high, so it’s bound to be a statement piece on your table, mantle, etc.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Average or above skaters who can make plays and contribute to the rugged side of the game.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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The challenge is not the technology itself but rather unequal access to it.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But despite the canal’s financial success, Panama today is one of the most unequal countries in Latin America.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With McNeil out with an oblique strain, Baty has a chance to make the Opening Day roster as a second baseman.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2025
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Matt Waldron didn’t even want to think about what a severe oblique injury would mean.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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Photos taken by the Associated Press on Sunday show broken windows and a damaged door at the front of the residence.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
13 Apr. 2025
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In Okonkwo’s case, a broken wrist kept the former Arsenal ’keeper out for 11 league games.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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But the reality is that everyone feels the heat when life is unstable—even therapists.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
14 Apr. 2025
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Finally, the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act says that schools must enroll and educate students who are with unstable living situations, including migrants, without discrimination.—
Brian Boggs,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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