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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The lightweight tint provides your skin with sheer coverage that will help even out your skin tone while providing you with protection against harmful UV rays.
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Maya Goldman Oct 24, 2024 - Health Transparency rules may even out hospital prices
Federal price transparency rules are showing signs of stoking more hospital competition and making prices more reflective of the cost of care, a new review found.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
To prevent future crises, world leaders are trying to even out the balance sheet…
Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond; Free Trade and the Environment: Mexico, NAFTA, and Beyond
Free trade agreements are the contemporary equivalent of security alliances.
—Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Maya Goldman 19 hours ago - Health Transparency rules may even out hospital prices
Federal price transparency rules are showing signs of stoking more hospital competition and making prices more reflective of the cost of care, a new review found.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Maya Goldman Oct 24, 2024 - Health Transparency rules may even out hospital prices
Federal price transparency rules are showing signs of stoking more hospital competition and making prices more reflective of the cost of care, a new review found.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
To prevent future crises, world leaders are trying to even out the balance sheet…
Integrating the Americas: FTAA and Beyond; Free Trade and the Environment: Mexico, NAFTA, and Beyond
Free trade agreements are the contemporary equivalent of security alliances.
—Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Maya Goldman 19 hours ago - Health Transparency rules may even out hospital prices
Federal price transparency rules are showing signs of stoking more hospital competition and making prices more reflective of the cost of care, a new review found.
—Maria Curi, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Even out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20out. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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