as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a young karate student ready to rise to the next level in his chosen art of self-defense
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as in to balance
to make equal in amount, degree, or status
we'll give both teams the same equipment so as to level the playing field
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the construction workers leveled the ground before laying a foundation for the new house
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as in to aim
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
the marksman leveled his gun at the target and fired
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the boxer leveled his opponent with a single blow
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as in to demolish
to destroy (as a building) completely by knocking down or breaking to pieces
an old warehouse that was leveled to build a parking lot
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
looked for a level place to land the plane
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a much more level mood now that the worst is over
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Recent Examples of level
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Gold's status as a portfolio diversifier has come into sharper focus this week as the precious metal broke through the landmark $4,000 level.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The College of Business and Economics will soon be the home of Landmark Hall, a 20,000-square-foot tri-level building featuring a television studio, auditorium, executive boardroom and training room.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In the summer of 2022 when inflation was running at 40-year highs, sentiment plummeted to its lowest level on record, but Americans continued to spend later that year.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
Gold's status as a portfolio diversifier has come into sharper focus this week as the precious metal broke through the landmark $4,000 level.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
In 2015, the terrorist group ISIS leveled the library of Mosul along with over 100,000 books.
—Ryan Byrnes, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Other creature comforts include a Renogy electrical system with a touchscreen command center, air conditioning, and an auto-leveling suspension.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Ahead of Amazon's October Prime Day, a multi-level cat tree is on sale for 23% off.
—Christine Persaud, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
The College of Business and Economics will soon be the home of Landmark Hall, a 20,000-square-foot tri-level building featuring a television studio, auditorium, executive boardroom and training room.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 29 Sep. 2025
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Noun
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In 2024, the department reported it was budgeted for 1,937 officers, but had a little over 1,600 positions filled.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Market Pantry was a hit among our editors—not too acidic, not too sweet, but balanced with the right amount of tang.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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The future of work is evolving on multiple fronts, and boards must also balance the drive for innovation with the workforce’s desire for stability.—
Lara Abrash,
Fortune,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Truly, the gadget is that girl — capable of smoothing, de-frizzing, and adding effortless bounce to your locks while granting damage-free curls thanks to Shark’s Coanda technology (which automatically wraps strands around the barrel, saving you the time and hassle of DIYing it).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Starmer made the announcement during a two-day trade mission aimed at strengthening ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
8 Oct. 2025
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According to a China State Council directive, the country is aiming for AI adoption to reach 70% of the population by 2027 by imbuing various agents and other applications across core industries.—
Jaures Yip,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Rams punter Ethan Evans has been more of a bright spot, ranking fifth in opponents’ average field position and tied for third with four downed inside the 10-yard line.—
Nate Atkins,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Neighbors for a Better San Diego, a group that represents mostly single-family homeowners and opposes nearby higher-density development, criticized the report for not tracking how many homes get demolished to make way for new projects.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Premier League club had previously intended to demolish the Peter Taylor Stand — the oldest, and smallest, of the City Ground’s four — and replace it with an entirely new structure, increasing capacity from just over 30,000 to around 35,000.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Oct. 2025
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Senior dogs tend to slow down in their golden years, enjoying a calmer pace of life, but one owner's canine proved that age is just a number.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Its current critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes is 57 percent, while the audience ranking is much better at 87 percent.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
12 Oct. 2025
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It was named a five-star hotel in Forbes Travel Guide's annual Star Awards and is frequently named the best or one of the best Arizona hotels in the ranking.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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