level with
phrasal verb
leveled with or levelled with; leveling with or levelling with; levels with
informal
: to speak honestly to (someone)
He never leveled with his parents about the accident.
Level with me. Why did you do it?
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Of the other options, Bone Fire takes grilling to another level with unique preparations of excellent cuts of meat and fresh fish, while Marea, which serves lunch and dinner, explores the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Borrowing elements from Adidas’ fan-favorite Gazelle style, this version ups the comfort level with a layered gumsole for double the shock absorption.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The early yellow card led to Baleba’s withdrawal in the 22nd minute to avoid the danger of a red card and a record-equalling appearance for his replacement James Milner, who drew level with Gareth Barry’s all-time Premier League high of 653 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But those who are looking for a job — especially young people who can be competing at the entry level with AI and automation — often struggle to land one.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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José Cantillo Ferrer, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
Borrowing elements from Adidas’ fan-favorite Gazelle style, this version ups the comfort level with a layered gumsole for double the shock absorption.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
The early yellow card led to Baleba’s withdrawal in the 22nd minute to avoid the danger of a red card and a record-equalling appearance for his replacement James Milner, who drew level with Gareth Barry’s all-time Premier League high of 653 games.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
But those who are looking for a job — especially young people who can be competing at the entry level with AI and automation — often struggle to land one.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for level with
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“Level with.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/level%20with. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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