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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Chapstick, a little of the Laura Geller powder, just even out your skin.
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Brightening Ingredients Ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice extract work wonders to even out pigmentation concerns.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
After fouling out despite playing only 12 minutes against the Magic, Collins evened out in Miami.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
The marks found in the Alkali Flats were likely close to a previous shoreline, researchers said, or even out on the seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Sacramento Bee, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
Brightening Ingredients Ingredients like vitamin C, niacinamide, and licorice extract work wonders to even out pigmentation concerns.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
After fouling out despite playing only 12 minutes against the Magic, Collins evened out in Miami.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
The marks found in the Alkali Flats were likely close to a previous shoreline, researchers said, or even out on the seafloor.
—Irene Wright, Sacramento Bee, 27 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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