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
Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Fellow signees Tanner Jeannot and Sean Kuraly as well as trade acquisition Viktor Arvidsson are all different kind players, but all bring their own unique level of edge to their game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s why any claim a critic wants to make, whatever disrespectful statement a skeptic, or hater wants to level on this team can’t be defended.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Downtown is over built with commercial space, the site is wrong for residential, so the highest and best use and most profitable might possibly be a multi-level parking structure with shuttle service to Petco Park that could undercut the $10-an-hour rate the city has imposed on its residents.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The measure would extend government funding generally at current levels for seven weeks.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Fellow signees Tanner Jeannot and Sean Kuraly as well as trade acquisition Viktor Arvidsson are all different kind players, but all bring their own unique level of edge to their game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Tom can’t play because of the injury suffered in Week 1 when Lions edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson leveled quarterback Jordan Love into him on a pick-six that didn’t count, the Packers will likely start the 2025 second-rounder Belton for the second consecutive week.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
That’s why any claim a critic wants to make, whatever disrespectful statement a skeptic, or hater wants to level on this team can’t be defended.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
But his mid-level Hot 100 hit song will charm audiences for as long as people like to laugh and spend time in the company of friends.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 12 Sep. 2025
Downtown is over built with commercial space, the site is wrong for residential, so the highest and best use and most profitable might possibly be a multi-level parking structure with shuttle service to Petco Park that could undercut the $10-an-hour rate the city has imposed on its residents.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
Noun
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On the other end, a clear brow gel sculpts natural hairs into your preferred position.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Also on Monday, a federal appeals court ruled that Cook can remain in her position.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Post-production was halted for several months as the director balanced treatment with completing the film.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
21 Sep. 2025
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The interesting challenge was balancing the art with the landscape.—
Rachel Gallaher,
Robb Report,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The very technology designed to smooth our experience is actually increasing our discomfort with the unavoidable misunderstandings and tensions of real relationships, driving us toward isolation.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Designed to last up to 12 hours, the formula is the first of its kind to combine the properties of a setting powder and blush to smooth, blur and set the face without leaving behind a separating residue.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Anchored in two of the city’s most iconic venues —Pepper Place and the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark — Southbound aims to do more than feed a crowd.—
Rai Mincey,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The drone, according to Defense Express, aimed at the 200-kilowatt radio receiver at the heart of the telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Quinn Jordan and Rylie McQuade tallied two goals apiece as Sandwich (6-0) downed Nauset, 5-0.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos, though, are coming off two 2024 losses to the Bolts, as quarterback Justin Herbert and coach Jim Harbaugh’s run game downed Denver in both divisional matchups.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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For McDaniel, seeing homeowners demolish old tile is enough to make her heart sink.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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His jersey hung in his locker untouched at the old Busch Stadium until it was demolished in 2005.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie would have called for calm heads and careful strategy.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The great hope of the Gulf Arabs is that Trump understands this and finally pressures Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, returning the region to something approaching calm.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The country's high ranking was due in part to its high quality of life, including affordable public transportation, extensive opportunities to travel, and beautiful natural environment.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Sep. 2025
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Check the ranking to see which players are going early in other drafts.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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