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
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
So, that was also fun to play with those levels of calibration.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 9 June 2025
Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Boisson, however, had other ideas, securing the crucial break at 4-4 in the second set before leveling the match by serving out her next game to love.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Many yacht interiors are opting for more residential looks, but this 216-footer pushes the trend to a new level.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
So, that was also fun to play with those levels of calibration.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 9 June 2025
Verb
According to the group, the billboards are a response to the severe budget cuts and layoffs leveled on the National Park Service by the Trump Administration.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 4 June 2025
Boisson, however, had other ideas, securing the crucial break at 4-4 in the second set before leveling the match by serving out her next game to love.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Adjective
Sabalenka broke Keys twice, took control of the second set, and suddenly the scores were level.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
Noun
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Its largest position, G Mining Ventures Inc., a Canadian firm that explores for precious metals, has nearly doubled year to date.—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The adults-only Lake Austin Spa Resort takes full advantage of its position on the water reservoir, created by a dam on the Colorado River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The Korean company has balanced its promotional offers between the two countries like this for years.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Kate’s also trying to balance loving her daughter, Claire (Sydney Sweeney), who has a substance use disorder, without enabling her.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The researchers of the 2022 study also found that people on the receiving end of indirect attacks also end up responding with silence, politeness or attempts to smooth things over.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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The star of the show is its capsule technology, which kicks in right away to smooth things out.—
Deanna Pai,
Glamour,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The strikes came a day after the U.N. nuclear watchdog declared that Iran wasn't complying with nuclear nonproliferation agreements aimed at halting the spread of nuclear weapons.—
Rebecca Rosman,
NPR,
14 June 2025
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There are plenty of studies demonstrating the benefits of engaging in lengthy interventions aimed at improving well-being.—
Paul McClure
June 14,
New Atlas,
14 June 2025
Verb
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The drones were downed both over regions on the border and deeper inside Russia, including central Moscow and Leningrad regions, according to the Defense Ministry.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2025
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Ella Poulin Point Loma Softball The freshman allowed just a single run while striking out eight as the Pointers downed South Gate Legacy 4-1 in the SoCal Division 3 title game.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2025
Verb
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In 2012, Texas Wesleyan went to the city’s historic and cultural landmarks commission seeking permission to demolish the home for further campus expansion, but were denied.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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Goldschmidt has demolished the NL Central in his career, with a slash line of .291/.388/.527 in almost 550 games played.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Few clubs can match Newcastle for its success rate with player arrivals, and that comes from being calm and patient.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The outburst caused a stunned reaction from the commentators with Carlsen usually known for his calm demeanor.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Noun
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The set reappears highest on the Official Albums Streaming ranking, coming in at No. 79.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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In June 2022, Lame dethroned Charli D’Amelio atop the TikTok rankings and has held the spot ever since.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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