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evenly matched

ADJECTIVE

equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balanced commensurate comparable corresponding equivalent identical proportionate

STRONG

according coordinate correspondent double duplicate egalitarian invariable level look-alike matched matching parallel same uniform

WEAK

break even fifty-fifty homologous identic indistinguishable one and the same same difference spit and image stack up with tantamount to the same degree two peas in pod unvarying

Antonyms

STRONGEST

different dissimilar mismatched unequal unlike

STRONG

changing divergent inconsistent variable

WEAK

biased disproportionate not alike unequitable unfair unjust unmatched varying

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They’re also evenly matched against the Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

Dan Schnur, a politics professor at USC, UC Berkeley and Pepperdine University, said the fundraising reports show the three highest-polling candidates evenly matched heading into the final weeks of the campaign.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

In a relatively evenly matched competition, those decisions are the very ones that could decide whether the Americans will reclaim the trophy at Bethpage—or watch Team Europe celebrate another victory on their home soil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 26, 2025

These two sides are evenly matched, this Test and the series are beautifully poised.

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2025

Even our footsteps, evenly matched, sounded loud on the pavement as we walked.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

evenly matched

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