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
William Earl, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only does the Sonoran Desert region offer over 200 different courses for players of all levels, but spring weather is optimal before the arrival of grueling summer heat.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Yet the view that China is close to leveling the balance of economic power is incorrect.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Standout benefits: Applicants in good health can skip the medical exam for a level term life insurance policy with Amica.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
The research findings from this study highlight the incredible growth in the podcast industry and the strong engagement levels among podcast listeners.
—William Earl, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Not only does the Sonoran Desert region offer over 200 different courses for players of all levels, but spring weather is optimal before the arrival of grueling summer heat.
—David Weiss, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
Richard hopes this uniform can give gymnasts of all ages and levels another option without having to accept point deductions.
—Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 23 Feb. 2025
Yet the view that China is close to leveling the balance of economic power is incorrect.
—Stephen G. Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
If the players are level after 14 classical games, a tie-break will be played on December 13.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Standout benefits: Applicants in good health can skip the medical exam for a level term life insurance policy with Amica.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
Noun
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Market downturns, interest rate fluctuations, and economic recessions can impact investment returns, potentially weakening an insurer’s financial position.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The first step in a RIF is identifying positions and areas that may be affected, which OPM in this case says should have been done by Thursday.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Statistically, a career-high 12.6% walk rate balances a career-high 16.4% Sw/Str rate.—
Gene McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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To put it succinctly, SpaceX is balancing a lot of spinning plates, and the company's leadership is telling its employees to spin the plates faster and faster.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Diversification can smooth the ride and mitigate the impact on investors when a high-flyer like Tesla hits turbulence.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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The result is an indulgent, cooling formula that strengthens your skin barrier, smooths fine lines, and boosts your natural glow.—
Deanna Pai,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Avery Lotz 2 hours ago - Politics & Policy Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to Colorado's law banning conversion therapy aimed at young people.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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The killers included white policemen, sheriffs, businessmen, even a legislator—all part of the Jim Crow system aimed at disenfranchising Black voters.—
Essence,
Essence,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn't reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainian defenses downed 34 missiles and 100 drones, the air force said, while up to 10 missiles didn’t reach their targets and 86 drones were lost from radars, presumably jammed by electronic warfare.—
ILLIA NOVIKOV,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Many have long since been demolished or altered beyond recognition, but some of the most beautiful have miraculously kept their original structures and decoration intact.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Some residential buildings have been demolished; a hole is punched into the side of a mosque; chunks of broken concrete now bare the inside of someone’s home to the outside world.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
Rich Ceppos,
Car and Driver,
2 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Spend your days hiking to Tahquitz Falls or strolling the calm trails within the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation.—
Danielle Pointdujour,
Essence,
13 Mar. 2025
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The calm, shallow waters of Holbox provide the ideal setting for this deeply relaxing, transformative activity.—
Rana Good,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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