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
Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Yonat Shimron, NPR, 21 May 2025
But then Birmingham City leveled it to 2-2 just before the end of regulation, and Kang eschewed logic and slid into an ice-cold bath of emotion.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
If the players are level after 14 classical games, a tie-break will be played on December 13.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Noun
The dueling biplanes from the climax exist on this level, too, even if Gabriel is essentially twirling his moustache and tying a dame to train tracks.
—Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 30 May 2025
In 2022 there was another surge in homers (1.03 per game) to near 1998 levels.
—Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Verb
Since the end of apartheid, the South African government has made efforts to level the economic imbalance and redistribute land to Black South Africans that had been seized by the former colonial and apartheid governments.
—Yonat Shimron, NPR, 21 May 2025
But then Birmingham City leveled it to 2-2 just before the end of regulation, and Kang eschewed logic and slid into an ice-cold bath of emotion.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Adjective
Tottenham were suddenly level late in the first half and never looked back.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
If the players are level after 14 classical games, a tie-break will be played on December 13.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
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A day after going 1-of-15 with runners in scoring position and leaving 13 on base, Florida had stranded 10 runners on base at the time of Holtorf’s homer.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Delray Beach commissioners and DDA board members may be in a unique position to find and cultivate future board members who represent the aforementioned.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
Verb
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House Republicans were split on the matter as their caucus has called for a two-year wage freeze for state employees in order to balance the state budget currently being negotiated as the regular legislative session’s June 4 adjournment approaches.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
21 May 2025
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Diorio said the increase was necessary to balance the budget amid federal cuts and economic uncertainty.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Team personnel filled the gap and smoothed it over to create a flat surface.—
Jeff Gluck,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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But Ventura alleged that Combs was not in the mood to smooth things over.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Large businesses often aim to expand, seeking either the benefits of scale in sales, production, purchasing power or development or the efficiencies that come with vertical or horizontal integration.—
Radu Magdin,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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That license is currently set to expire on May 27, but sources indicate it may now be extended by 60 days — an apparent diplomatic concession aimed at easing tensions and fostering future cooperation.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Many of the trees downed by the storm are usable, according to Johnny Evans, owner of Evens Lumber Co. in Manchester, Tennessee.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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Russian air defenses downed 296 Ukrainian drones over 13 Russian regions late Tuesday and early Wednesday, Russia’s Defense Ministry said, in what appeared to be one of the biggest Ukrainian drone assaults of the war.—
Stefanie Dazio,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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Facing greater competition and sensing more opportunity, the owners decided to close the hotel at the end of May and demolish the building next year.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
20 May 2025
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Its current office building in the area would be demolished.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Considered one of the state’s best beach towns, Biloxi is known for its picturesque sand and calm waters that are protected by barrier islands just south of the beach in the Gulf of Mexico.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
23 May 2025
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It's also infused with prebiotic oats, which support healthy skin and calm irritations like eczema.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
22 May 2025
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The final ranking was determined using the weighted average of the metrics.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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European countries dominate global rankings of healthcare systems characterized by universal access and defining health as a right rather than a commodity.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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