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as in balancing
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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2
as in smoothing
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 aiming
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 dropping
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 demolishing
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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Recent Examples of leveling
Security video shows the killer approaching Thompson from behind, leveling his pistol and firing several shots, barely pausing to clear a gun jam while the executive tumbled to the sidewalk.
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Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The cast does try, though, with Fassbender leveling his unyielding gaze on yet another role driven by intense, near-constant solemnity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Microsoft was added to a third version of the lawsuit, with Musk now leveling antitrust claims related to the tech giant’s multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
This truth has become even more evident since December 2021, when Super Typhoon Odette struck the southeastern Philippines, leveling much of Siargao.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Eleven focused on leveling the playing field for girls and women, one went to the American Institute for Boys and Men.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
With one press of a button, the auto-calibration handles everything from leveling to input shaping and fan speeds.
—PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
What are currently scarce resources that are competitive and costly to access, like digital marketers or data scientists, may soon become more widely available to more companies in the marketplace, potentially levelling the competitive playing field.
—Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The recent report from the auditor’s office came after the DOJ and the FBI launched investigations into the matter, eventually leveling federal criminal charges against at least 70 people.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Michael Balsamo, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
The cast does try, though, with Fassbender leveling his unyielding gaze on yet another role driven by intense, near-constant solemnity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 29 Nov. 2024
Microsoft was added to a third version of the lawsuit, with Musk now leveling antitrust claims related to the tech giant’s multibillion-dollar investment in OpenAI.
—Jenn Brice, Fortune, 25 Nov. 2024
This truth has become even more evident since December 2021, when Super Typhoon Odette struck the southeastern Philippines, leveling much of Siargao.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024
Eleven focused on leveling the playing field for girls and women, one went to the American Institute for Boys and Men.
—Ryan Craig, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
With one press of a button, the auto-calibration handles everything from leveling to input shaping and fan speeds.
—PCMAG, 17 Oct. 2024
What are currently scarce resources that are competitive and costly to access, like digital marketers or data scientists, may soon become more widely available to more companies in the marketplace, potentially levelling the competitive playing field.
—Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
The recent report from the auditor’s office came after the DOJ and the FBI launched investigations into the matter, eventually leveling federal criminal charges against at least 70 people.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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Knowing when to communicate and when not to is an art that involves balancing transparency with strategy, clarity with timing and empowerment with guidance.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Success requires balancing profitability with evolving consumer preferences for longer device retention and sustainability.Stephen Wakeling, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
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This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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The project involves demolishing a great deal of real estate.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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They were made by each other by reverently mythologizing their history while also irreverently demolishing it to make way for whatever was new and next, like a postwar building that’s periodically renovated to keep up with trends.David LaChapelle, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2024
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Conforming Conforming involves adjusting your own beliefs or behaviors to align with someone else’s.Mark Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For Jordan, the decision to sell quickly meant adjusting her expectations.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, while there are no doubts that toppling Assad marks the end of a horrific era, Alaa Karkouti, CEO and co-founder of prominent Arab film distribution and marketing and talent agency MAD Solutions — who left his native Syria for Cairo before the civil war — struck a more cautious note.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Videos have been posted online of Syrians apparently toppling statues from the Bashar al-Assad regime after rebels declared the country free of the family that has ruled it for the last 50 years.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Penny became a right-wing cause célèbre, raking millions of dollars in donations toward his legal defense.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 3 Dec. 2024
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Between raking leaves, aerating your lawn, adding grass seed, and more, fall is one of the busiest and most important seasons for maintaining your yard.Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2024
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As a team, the Trojans capitalized on their opportunities at the free-throw line, hitting 22 of 25 attempts, while the Bulldogs only made six trips to the stripe.Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Despite the heavy-hitting lineup, none of the above felt remotely corporate, overly earnest, or organized within an inch of its life, as so many charity events are.Vogue, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Bulldogs handed the Longhorns their only loss this season, downing Texas 30-15 on the road on October 19.Wayne Sterling, CNN, 3 Dec. 2024
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Russia's Defense Ministry reported downing 36 Ukrainian drones overnight Saturday and early Sunday.David Brennan, ABC News, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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