as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a young karate student ready to rise to the next level in his chosen art of self-defense
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as in to balance
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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as in to smooth
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 to aim
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 to down
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 to demolish
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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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
looked for a level place to land the plane
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a much more level mood now that the worst is over
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Recent Examples of level
Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Human observers had a consensus while AI models were all over the place
Though previous research has shown that AI models can accurately describe what’s happening in still images at a level comparable to humans, this study aimed to see whether that still holds true for video.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Martin: One of the criticisms that the Trump administration has leveled at Harvard is that there has not been adequate viewpoint diversity, meaning that there are not enough conservative viewpoints represented on the faculty.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Standout benefits: Applicants in good health can skip the medical exam for a level term life insurance policy with Amica.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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Noun
In addition to financial support to address human-wolf conflict, the researchers say wolf recovery in Europe has been made possible by substantial legal protections at the country level and at the E.U. level.
—Olivia Ferrari, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Apr. 2025
Human observers had a consensus while AI models were all over the place
Though previous research has shown that AI models can accurately describe what’s happening in still images at a level comparable to humans, this study aimed to see whether that still holds true for video.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Real Madrid star Vinícius Júnior leveled the score on the night just minutes after the Arsenal opener.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Martin: One of the criticisms that the Trump administration has leveled at Harvard is that there has not been adequate viewpoint diversity, meaning that there are not enough conservative viewpoints represented on the faculty.
—Destinee Adams, NPR, 16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
If the players are level after 14 classical games, a tie-break will be played on December 13.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
Standout benefits: Applicants in good health can skip the medical exam for a level term life insurance policy with Amica.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
Noun
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The government says that the judge should order Google to stop making third-party payments to phone makers like Apple that ensure its default search position.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2025
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Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.—
Luis Martinez,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Managing brand deals, taxes, and public image is a big responsibility for teenagers still balancing school and life.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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But the directors of such films aren’t unilaterally responsible for balancing the books; in the case of Sinners, given its current trajectory, worrying about the math doesn’t seem necessary.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2025
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The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.—
Stacy Noblet,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Glycerin and panthenol help smooth and soften, while plant extracts like prickly pear support healthy-looking texture and shine.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After several years of blockbuster growth in the remodeling and design business, the White House’s erratic rollout of tariffs aimed at reshaping global trade is already taking a toll.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2025
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Instead of jail time, Ballot Measure 110 aimed to expand addiction treatment services in a state that ranked last in such offerings nationwide, through hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue redirected from a cannabis tax and savings resulting from reductions in arrests and incarceration.—
Jason Motlagh,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2025
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Pakistan responded by aerial raids, downed an Indian military aircraft and captured an Indian pilot, who was later released.—
Time,
Time,
25 Apr. 2025
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One tree was cut in the 500 block of North Broadway; three were sawed near 1550 W. 8th St.; five were downed near 350 S. Grand Ave.; three were cut near 717 W. Temple St.; and one was taken out near 300 Treadwell St., according to LAPD officials.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Purdy put his reporter’s hat back on and dug up that the 38 S. Fifth St. house — which would have sat in the plaza just south of the city council chambers — was demolished after an arson fire damaged it beyond repair.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, residents said the Israeli military demolished more homes in the city, which has all come under Israeli control in the past days in what Israeli leaders said was an expansion of security zones in Gaza to put more pressure on Hamas to release remaining hostages.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
Rich Ceppos,
Car and Driver,
2 Oct. 2022
Adjective
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Clouds will hang around most of the evening, and the low will be around 57 along with calm overnight winds.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Apr. 2025
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While not all people with autism stim, doing so can help release debilitating excess energy and restore a feeling of comfort, calm, and body/mind awareness.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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