even out

phrasal verb

evened out; evening out; evens out

: to become level

After a long climb the ground evened out.

: to make (something) even and smooth

Let me even out the rug.

: 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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Benefits: Tackles not only fine lines, but also increases hydration, evens out discoloration, and makes skin appear more plump. —

Kiana Murden, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024 However, the main ingredient responsible for these benefits doesn’t necessarily work to brighten or even out skin tone. —

Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 9 Dec. 2024 There's a teensy bit (0.5%) of BHA for a gentle dose of exfoliation and 2% niacinamide to help even out any discoloration. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 This lightweight, multi-tasking formula is designed to brighten and even out skin tone, thanks to the inclusion of witch hazel to minimize the appearance of pores and licorice extract to promote a more uniform look. —

Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 26 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even out