even out

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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Back when her team first booked her for the event, most of Lefty’s songs weren’t even out. Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026 But things should even out when the pads come on and the reserve offensive linemen get more comfortable working alongside each other. Joseph Person, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Niacinamide evens out tone and fade lingering post-blemish marks, while glycerin delivers lightweight hydration. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 19 June 2026 Despite its lightweight formula, the product delivers buildable coverage and evens out pesky discoloration. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 29 June 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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