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as in certainly
not merely this but also
the blue whale is a huge, even awesome animal by any measure
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as in quite
to a full extent or degree
I will love you even to the end of time
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as in exact
being neither more nor less than a certain amount, number, or extent
the distance to town is an even mile
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
let's find an even stretch of ground to pitch our tent
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as in identical
resembling another in every respect
the armies of the two countries are fairly even
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as in steady
not varying
energy demands do not stay even throughout the day but peak significantly during the afternoon hours
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
even the filling before adding the top layer of the cake
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as in to equate
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
the contention that producing more arms will even us with the enemy and therefore make us more secure
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Recent Examples of even
Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
Later, in the interview room, his coach, Sam Harris, was even more emotional, unable to speak at the beginning.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025
Add half of the meatballs in an even layer; cook, undisturbed, until browned on 1 side, about 2 minutes.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
Sasaki could have evened the very uneven playing field for the Padres a bit, considering the sturdy rotational timber of Dylan Cease and Michael King.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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Settling down in new digs is exactly the kind of move a high-profile couple might make before—or even after—exchanging vows away from the public eye.
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Here’s a breakdown by style: A soft cheese, such as a wheel of brie should be cut in wedges radiating from the center so that everyone gets an even piece including a piece of the rind.
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Eventually, Dawson Mercer evened the game on a turnaround shot from the slot.
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This is certainly a time for more brutal sounds and sentiments.—
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This story contains details from the sixth and penultimate episode of 1923 on Paramount+. Taylor Sheridan certainly has a reputation of killing off characters to help juice his stories but did his Yellowstone prequel really need this kind of kick in the butt?—
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There are few experiences that encapsulate the magic of New York City quite like seeing a Broadway show.—
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Losses weren’t quite as dire as on Thursday for media and tech stocks, but the morning still signaled a glum end to a turbulent week.—
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The exact streaming date hasn’t been announced, so make sure to stay tuned for updates.—
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While Jordan's exact role in the team is unclear, Wallace revealed that Jordan's presence provides a big boost to the team's confidence.—
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
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Musk's political action committee used a nearly identical tactic before the presidential election last year, offering to pay $1 million a day to voters in Wisconsin and six other battleground states who signed a petition supporting the First and Second Amendments.—
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Musk's political action committee used a nearly identical tactic before the presidential election last year, offering to pay $1 million a day to voters in Wisconsin and six other battleground states who signed a petition supporting the First and Second amendments.—
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In this case, there is Alba’s magnetic allure and the other two’s steady relationships.—
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Cool heads and steady hands will have to do in this era of a president intent on wrecking the world’s most resilient economy.—
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There’s no math or history class that can teach you how to smooth that over.—
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Financial markets and the economy could be in for further turbulence, but the right dividend-paying stocks may help smooth the ride, according to Jefferies.—
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Passed down generationally, this mindset equates worthiness with hard work and relentless labor.—
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This behavior equates a drop in price with a drop in quality, which is often not the case.—
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“Even.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/even. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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