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.

Examples of even out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Global exports gained a bit in February, and early March data seems solid so far – even out of Asia, although that could be because demand for Chinese electric vehicles grew. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026

The subtle tint helps even out tone and add a bit of radiance, while ingredients like niacinamide support a brighter, more balanced complexion over time. —Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2026

The Labor Department’s report Thursday showed that the four-week moving average of jobless claims, which evens out some of the weekly volatility, inched up by 750 to 210,750. —ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026

That has stoked concerns in Miami-Dade and other high cost-of-living locales in Florida about people priced out of the area, or even out of the state entirely. —Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for even out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
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• blackout
• blowout
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