unevenly

Definition of unevenlynext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of unevenly Such direct observations can be detailed, but they are often limited to near-coastal regions and unevenly distributed, while many of the most important stages of hurricane development occur over the open ocean where direct observations are sparse. — Chanh Kieu, Washington Post, 2 Oct. 2026 As wet electrodes get thicker, the liquid binder migrates unevenly during drying, ruining the battery‘s structure. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 Families that appear stable and hardworking sometimes cannot stretch their earnings to cover both rent and groceries, especially as the cost of living rises unevenly. — Christine Franz, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026 Still, the 2021 GAO investigation found that the protections were unevenly understood and applied. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 After the big changes of 2023, initial progress came unevenly. — Andrew Rice, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Over time, this can cause the materials beneath to wear unevenly. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026 But those signs of momentum showed up only unevenly to the bottom line. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 Microwaving heats butter unevenly, causing some areas to melt while others remain too cold. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unevenly
Adverb
  • In their view, being equal means that people are the same in all ways that matter legally; policies built on group differences must therefore be rejected as treating people unequally before the law.
    — Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
  • Federal Aviation Administration rules bar cities from treating airlines unequally, and the council's action put $90 million in federal grant funding in jeopardy, according to one council member.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • Today’s Theme Everyone solves crosswords differently, and there’s no specific order you’re meant to solve in; do what works best for you.
    — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Some scenes in Ba’s Book, such as one in which father and daughter disagree on how detailed a certain reenactment has to be, also remind viewers that different people process the world differently.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

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“Unevenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unevenly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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