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1
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
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.
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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
The developers did in fact take innovative steps to limit harm to plants and animals, such as leaving some native vegetation in place and installing steel trusses of different heights to match the ground’s natural contours, rather than leveling all the land flat.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The way the developers followed the ground’s natural contours, instead of leveling the land beneath each row of panels?
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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
The developers did in fact take innovative steps to limit harm to plants and animals, such as leaving some native vegetation in place and installing steel trusses of different heights to match the ground’s natural contours, rather than leveling all the land flat.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
The way the developers followed the ground’s natural contours, instead of leveling the land beneath each row of panels?
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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Bitech Technologies plans to pursue innovative energy technologies and become a grid-balancing operator by developing a portfolio of battery energy storage and solar projects.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Oxytocin And Vasopressin Blooms Romance A 2017 study published in Frontiers in Endocrinology highlights how oxytocin and vasopressin work together to shape romantic love by balancing emotional bonding and protective behaviors.Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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This smoothing flatiron leaves strands looking pin-straight and glossy with an internal temperature of 365 degrees Fahrenheit to polish hair without frying it.Annie Blackman, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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Powered by retinol and hyaluronic acid, the smoothing cream visibly firms and plumps the skin while offering a potent dose of hydration designed to last.Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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In order to speed up service, Metro Transit is in part moving fare collection off of vehicles and adjusting its services to the changes in ridership, Kerr said.Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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MiNK's management is actively monitoring its liquidity position and adjusting spending to preserve cash, while seeking additional funding through partnerships and other financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 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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Besides the pitching edge, the Dodgers’ hitters are raking, with two home runs from Andy Pages and another long ball from Mookie Betts, nine hits and a brief shortening of a 10-2 deficit.Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2024
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As a heavy-hitting amapiano track from a group with Mississippi rapper David Banner and Philly DJ Cosmo Baker turns the crowd up, Banner pulls off his shirt and proudly stomps up the aisles.Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
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Able to hide in plain sight, snipers excel at consistently hitting targets (both static and moving) at long range.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Wind speeds reached 40 mph for six-to-eight-hour stretches, in some places gusting at 60 mph, downing thousands of trees.Karri Peifer, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
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On Sunday, however, Israeli air defenses reported downing two drones coming from Lebanon.Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Sep. 2024
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Last Island hurricane The Last Island hurricane killed 400 people after slamming into the Louisiana coast in August 1856.Gina Martinez, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
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Employees did not respond well to visits from their managers, with some planning to call the police or slamming the door on their supervisors.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2024
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Facebook / East Haven Police Department A man has been arrested after allegedly punching a pregnant woman and biting a medic’s hand in a violent carjacking attempt at a Dunkin’ Donuts drive-thru in Connecticut, police said.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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When the victim refused, Rodriguez began punching her.Jon Haworth, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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