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
Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the people who should resign are the representatives and senators at the state and national levels who have taken the same oath and betray it by turning a blind eye to the unconstitutional acts committed every day by a lawless regime.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
After Sweden accused Canada of double-touching stones on Friday, igniting a global controversy, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy leveled allegations against the Swedes of improperly filming his delivery.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Don’t miss the iconic multi-level Flagler Tavern (and its upstairs speakeasy), waterfront dining at The Grille at Riverview, or a meal at The Breakers, a local landmark featuring a charming pink exterior and more than 100 years of history.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The program offers discounted energy audits and incentives for insulation, weatherization and efficient appliances to Marylanders at all income levels.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2026
Perhaps the people who should resign are the representatives and senators at the state and national levels who have taken the same oath and betray it by turning a blind eye to the unconstitutional acts committed every day by a lawless regime.
—Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
But a new documentary about the reality show levels some serious accusations against all those involved in the production.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
After Sweden accused Canada of double-touching stones on Friday, igniting a global controversy, Canadian curler Marc Kennedy leveled allegations against the Swedes of improperly filming his delivery.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Chief among the latter is his region’s unnamed UNO (Upazila Nirbahi Officer), a wily mid-level bureaucrat who presents herself as Jahir’s direct line to the big guns, and persistently pulls rank on him with a disarming megawatt smile.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Don’t miss the iconic multi-level Flagler Tavern (and its upstairs speakeasy), waterfront dining at The Grille at Riverview, or a meal at The Breakers, a local landmark featuring a charming pink exterior and more than 100 years of history.
—Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for level
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The tech driving my first clumsy steps included a six-axis inertial measurement unit (IMU) and GPS sensors monitoring each ski’s position and the weight and angle of my heel.—
Kendall Hunter,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Commissioners can improve cooperation by involving local governments earlier, being clear about constraints and listening before positions harden.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Finally, a justice has to bring practical judgment to balancing competing interests when the legal text does not settle an issue, or the court acts as the leader for the entire state judiciary.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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In buttered pasta, the slight tang balances the richness of the sauce, giving it extra dimension.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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The jeans have slimming panels with a crisscross design that shape and support curves, while the high front waist smooths the tummy area.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Chocolate Ganache smoothed between layers of rich chocolate cake topped with Praline Frosting and a warm Bourbon Glaze make this recipe fit for special occasions.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Gantzel noted that late last year, the city of La Mesa rolled out temporary rubber speed humps on Date Avenue as part of a pilot program aiming to slow traffic and improve neighborhood safety.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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These were evidenced during England’s European Championship qualifying round game away to Bulgaria in 2019, when officials threatened an abandonment after play was twice stopped due to racist abuse aimed at Tyrone Mings and Raheem Sterling.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Over the past several days, Southern California has been hit with a series of storms that have caused flooding, downed trees and power outages.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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After the city of New York demolished the Polo Grounds in 1964, a crumbling concrete staircase stood forgotten as the last remaining vestige of the legendary stadium.—
Libby Cierzniak,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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With his daughter, Lupel also tutored youngsters from the Cabrini-Green housing project before it was demolished.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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De-escalate using calm leadership to keep discussions productive and focused.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The day will remain mostly sunny, with calm winds.—
Adam Del Rosso,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Money is also a metric that is used as a measure of success and the ranking of a university – meaning, getting more money can lead to a higher ranking.—
Brian Herman,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Horned Frogs have a higher NET ranking, but the Hawkeyes have six Quad 1 wins compared to four for TCU.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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