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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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Set plants just deep enough that the root collar (where branches meet the root system) is level with or slightly above the surrounding soil surface. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025 Balmacaan coats are generally cut in the oversized direction, but Drake’s takes its iteration to the next level with a deep rear vent cut for maximum ease of moment. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 24 Nov. 2025 LaSota, 34, is charged at the federal level with possessing firearms and ammunition as a fugitive on the run. Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 21 Nov. 2025 The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar will transform your movie nights to the next level with its immersive experience. PC Magazine, 20 Nov. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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