level up
verb
leveled up or levelled up; leveling up or levelling up; levels up
: to advance or improve (oneself, someone else, or something) in or as if in a game
Collect cards and magic potions, then level up your favourite dragons to increase their abilities.—
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Animation XpressStaying competitive comes down to many factors, but one that's often overlooked, in my opinion, is the ongoing need to level up your marketing team.—Sujan Patel
Sujan PatelThat [Kevin] Reilly has leveled up the brands of both networks is clear in their programming selections.—Broadcasting and Cable
Broadcasting and CableWe provide nurses with the tools they need to level up their careers and their profession …—News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina)
News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina)Leveling up and finding new weapons, armor, or items give you plenty of incentive to keep slashing and button mashing away.—Dan Hsu
Dan HsuCompanies coax helpers to participate by offering points for useful answers, connecting total points to specific achievement levels, and encouraging users to level up, for even greater prestige.—Paul McFedries
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Former 4-star cornerback signee Selman Bridges, who entered and then returned from the portal last season, got back in it, furthering the need for Arkansas to level up in the defensive backfield.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
If the mold is still there, repeat or level up to a stronger method.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Many are curious about how to level up their lifestyle routines.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2025
Try layering a longline jacket over a comfy statement sweater to really level up your fashion game.
—Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 3 Jan. 2026
If the mold is still there, repeat or level up to a stronger method.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Many are curious about how to level up their lifestyle routines.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 30 Dec. 2025
Try layering a longline jacket over a comfy statement sweater to really level up your fashion game.
—Alyssa Rotunno, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
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“Level up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20up. Accessed 6 Jan. 2026.
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