level with
verb
leveled with or levelled with; leveling with or levelling with; levels with
informal
: to speak honestly to (someone)
He never leveled with his parents about the accident.
Level with me. Why did you do it?
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Supporting drama actor stands at 228, roughly level with last year’s 233 yet down from a record 436 in 2022 — meaning, a loss of more than 200 submissions in four years.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Set plants just deep enough that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The new Fuego Breakfast Bo-Rito takes the same foundation and turns up the spice level with a ghost pepper sauce from Yellowbird and a red tortilla.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The Athenian Riviera spans around 40 miles, taking privacy and relaxation to the next level with small beaches, great food, and luxury stays.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 12 June 2026
Set plants just deep enough that their root collars (where branches meet the root system) are level with or slightly above the surrounding soil level.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The new Fuego Breakfast Bo-Rito takes the same foundation and turns up the spice level with a ghost pepper sauce from Yellowbird and a red tortilla.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 10 June 2026
The Athenian Riviera spans around 40 miles, taking privacy and relaxation to the next level with small beaches, great food, and luxury stays.
—Aileen Weintraub, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026
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“Level with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20with. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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