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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Of course, the star of the show is definitely the formula, which claims to instantly reduce the appearance of shadows and pores to even out the skin tone—all the while promising a streak-free application and buildable coverage.
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
These accent pieces usually come in natural tones like creams and beiges, making for great pieces to even out any sharper tones.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: The city hopes charging for the most desirable spaces will even out demand by pushing people to spots near Inspiration Point, the Veterans Museum and Starlight Bowl.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
But things will now begin to even out for the Heat, as Wednesday’s game against the Hawks at Kaseya Center marks the start of a long stretch spent almost entirely at home.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Denise Primbet, Glamour, 16 Mar. 2025
These accent pieces usually come in natural tones like creams and beiges, making for great pieces to even out any sharper tones.
—Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
Between the lines: The city hopes charging for the most desirable spaces will even out demand by pushing people to spots near Inspiration Point, the Veterans Museum and Starlight Bowl.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
But things will now begin to even out for the Heat, as Wednesday’s game against the Hawks at Kaseya Center marks the start of a long stretch spent almost entirely at home.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for even out
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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