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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Sarah Han, Allure, 23 Jan. 2025
Liverpool will end as the last team standing, the best of a Premier League season in which the overall quality has evened out, without one single behemoth overshadowing the rest.
—Carl Anka, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
For others who’ve lost their homes, buying, even out of desperation, makes more sense.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
These include laser resurfacing, which triggers collagen production and evens out skin tone; dermal fillers to add volume and smooth fine lines; and nonsurgical skin tightening procedures that stimulate collagen production.
—Erica Sweeney, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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