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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
Fingers may well have been pointed at Ryan Barnett for the uncharacteristic mistake that led to hosts Bristol Rovers levelling at 1-1, having trailed for over an hour, as Promise Omochere headed in from close range four minutes from time.
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Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
One thing that stands out to me is the federal government’s seeming use of fear, confusion and uncertainty—combined with very nuanced language—to target individuals, agencies and companies who, in many cases, have been trying to do the right thing by leveling the uneven playing field of the past.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The goal then was to gradually get Charlotte used to using its hind flippers again by leveling its position gradually using small weights at the start and moving to larger weights later on.
—Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
One thing that stands out to me is the federal government’s seeming use of fear, confusion and uncertainty—combined with very nuanced language—to target individuals, agencies and companies who, in many cases, have been trying to do the right thing by leveling the uneven playing field of the past.
—Doug Melville, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
The goal then was to gradually get Charlotte used to using its hind flippers again by leveling its position gradually using small weights at the start and moving to larger weights later on.
—Ars Technica, 21 Dec. 2024
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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At the same time, record global temperatures and California’s aggressive regulatory actions served as stark reminders of the urgency of balancing energy growth with sustainability.Robert Rapier, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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But the country’s new leaders will also have to look outward, balancing the tangled, sometimes contradictory interests of many foreign powers — some friendly, some hostile, some wary.Josh Holder, New York Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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These are made with sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E, smoothing and softening even the roughest skin.Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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For additional correction, fat transfer disguises anatomical and age-related hollowness of the tear trough, smoothing the transition between the under-eye and cheek.Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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On Monday, San Antonio ISD approved a non-binding agreement to sell land for the ballpark development, clearing the way for plans that include demolishing the nearby Soap Factory Apartments, a controversial move that will displace residents.Madalyn Mendoza, Axios, 19 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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Even more worrying, three-quarters of respondents do not understand why adjusting router settings is important, showing a significant gap in awareness about the risks associated with default configurations.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
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The incoming administration has made several allusions to the use of ZBB, which theoretically allows the government to clean the slate and determine which activities to fund versus simply adopting last year’s funding level, adjusting for inflation, and budgeting from there.Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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While toppling the old system was swift, overhauling it will take time — and the students and the technocrats now in charge may not have that luxury.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, Syria recently faced a rebellion and fighters toppling former President Bashar al-Assad's regime.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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For larger areas, core aeration, power-raking, shallow tilling, or vertical mowing can be used to prepare the soil and remove thatch.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 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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Christmas Eve forecast On Christmas Eve morning, the heaviest snow is hitting upstate New York and northern New England where locally more than 1 foot of snow is possible.Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
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When shooting on three or four different hoops, and from atypical angles, not only was hitting all the shots difficult, but so was getting the timing precisely correct.Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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After downing two stiff drinks, Beth races her car to the ranch's cemetery, where a small group, including family, the ranch hands, Lynelle (Wendy Moniz,) Rainwater, and Mo have gathered.Matt Cabral, EW.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Both of these teams are coming off big wins on Sunday with the Rams beating the Buffalo Bills 44-42 in arguably the game of the year while the Niners finally put together a great game, downing the Chicago Bears 38-13.Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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