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as in jagged
not having a level or smooth surface
the driveway is uneven and collects water in several large puddles whenever it rains
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as in changing
not staying constant
the level of attendance at the ballpark has been very uneven this season
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as in crooked
inclined or twisted to one side
a goofy guy with an uneven grin
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Recent Examples of uneven
Until the state increases those reimbursement levels or offers new incentives for participation, access to care is likely to stay uneven.
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Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Some machines display a specific error code when the load is unbalanced or the machine appears to be uneven or unbalanced in some way.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Really uneven performance to start this one for the Broncos.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
Their 3-4 record doesn’t worry them; their uneven play is just part of the adjustment period.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
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The site was chosen for its abundant sunshine, spring water, mountain air, and views of the jagged Odle massif, which is framed by picture windows in all 62 minimalist suites.—
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Police shot and killed a patient armed with the jagged shard of a broken toilet seat inside Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn on Thursday, law enforcement sources told the Daily News.—
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In some studies, gloves not changed between tasks had higher bacterial counts and could transfer germs just as easily as ungloved hands, underscoring the need for frequent changing and proper hand hygiene.—
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Willms plans to call the Bureau of Land Management — the agency that oversees these parcels of federal land — to report the crooked stake.—
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Begin by removing any suckers at the base of the tree, side shoots on the trunk, crossing or crooked branches, dead or damaged branches, those that are growing inward, and crowded branches.—
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The Heat’s rough night began with a disastrous start, trailing 36-12 just 10 minutes into the contest.—
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Marty’s face prominently features a scar on his cheekbone and additional scarring under his chin, suggesting a rough life.—
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Even within a single day, temporary weight shifts are common and are often due to varying levels of fluid retention.—
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Your stairs are nothing more than a narrow, tilted floor, much like a child’s slide at a playground.—
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Paramount did not bargain for WBD to foster, whether intentionally or unintentionally, a tilted and unfair process.—
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Gazing out the window on approach to Salt Lake City’s sprawling semi-new international transportation edifice, Lamar Skeeter ponders his trail mirroring the rugged terrain surrounding the area below.—
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For a quiet, relaxing base onshore, check out Marriott’s all-inclusive Almare, which opened in 2024, and Impression Isla Mujeres by Secrets, an adults-only refuge on the island’s rugged southern point.—
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Among the central innovations of prediction markets is the idea that an unequal playing field might actually facilitate the truth.—
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Obviously reading at random won’t solve all the issues with unequal advances, difficulties in sustaining a career, and lack of diversity in publishing.—
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“Uneven.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uneven. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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