as in ranks
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 balances
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 smoothes
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 aims
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 downs
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 demolishes
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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Recent Examples of levels
Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Middle schools received the highest percentage of Fs compared against the other school levels, at 14%, followed by elementary schools, 13% and high schools, 9%.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
The measure would extend government funding generally at current levels for seven weeks.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
About 66% of millennials report moderate or high levels of burnout, according to a recent report from Aflac.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
In Washington, on the planning, administrative, and procurement levels, the overlapping and confusion in this matter often have been appalling.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Futurewei employees at the director, principal, chief scientist, vice president, and manager levels, as well as those in generally senior positions, have also made political contributions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Corning shares on Friday reached their highest levels since the fall of 2000.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Kershaw’s competitive spirit reaches entirely new levels of intensity as his demeanor is fueled by a disdain for losing.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Forbes.com, 20 Sep. 2025
Middle schools received the highest percentage of Fs compared against the other school levels, at 14%, followed by elementary schools, 13% and high schools, 9%.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2025
The measure would extend government funding generally at current levels for seven weeks.
—Kevin Freking, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
About 66% of millennials report moderate or high levels of burnout, according to a recent report from Aflac.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
In Washington, on the planning, administrative, and procurement levels, the overlapping and confusion in this matter often have been appalling.
—John Fischer, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
Futurewei employees at the director, principal, chief scientist, vice president, and manager levels, as well as those in generally senior positions, have also made political contributions.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
Corning shares on Friday reached their highest levels since the fall of 2000.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
The film follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levels
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Syria’s current government has in some cases released Assadist figures accused of massacres and appointed former militia leaders accused of crimes against civilians to high ranks in the new army.—
Robin Yassin-Kassab,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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The ranks of non-OPEC producers are also being boosted by higher output from Brazil, Canada, Guyana and Norway.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Madewell balances the roomy fit with The Cleo Straight, a jean with a relaxed straight leg and patch pockets.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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The deal comes after months of fraught trade talks and could shape not only how 170 million Americans use the app, but also how Trump balances national security concerns and relations with Beijing.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Streaming Thursdays on Disney+ and Hulu, the podcast is produced by BBC Studios and aims to deepen fan engagement throughout Season 34.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Kamo‘oalewa is one of the destinations of China’s Tianwen-2 mission launched in May, which aims to collect and return samples from the space rock in 2027.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
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In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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Then, instead of the tell-tale metal frame of futons in your college days, this sturdy metal frame is imperceptible, but can be adjusted into four different positions, including the fully flat full-size bed.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
19 Sep. 2025
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The original Curtain Call can also be found on those rankings, and in loftier positions than its successor.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The result is a myth that equates freedom with consumption, while obscuring the vast social, ecological, and economic costs imposed on everyone else.—
Henrietta Moore,
Fortune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The night serum visibly smooths wrinkles, reduces fine lines, and soothes the appearance of dark circles and uneven skin tone.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Infused with honey from the Mirsalehi bee garden in Amsterdam, the formula simultaneously hydrates and smoothes strands with every spritz.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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If too high, the economy slows down, and employment typically drops.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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As the light drops, the stillness of the dark comes on, the trees acquire their night-time solidity, and the hooting of the owls begins.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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