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or levelling
1
as in balancing
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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2
as in smoothing
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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3
as in aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
the marksman leveled his gun at the target and fired
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4
as in dropping
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the boxer leveled his opponent with a single blow
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5
as in demolishing
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 leveling
When the tiny home arrives, a semi-permanent setup is as easy as leveling the surface, hooking up utilities, and anchoring the home, if desired, which can be accomplished with the help of the builder’s team.
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Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
This cargo spaceship sets features a retractable vertical takeoff and landing gear, rotating engines, and a self-leveling cockpit when in (play) flight.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In the 82nd minute, SD sub Marcus Ingvartsen equalized with a header off Franco Negri’s cross, leveling the score.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Its weighted, anti-slip base stays stable on uneven surfaces and a self-leveling mechanism keeps your drink upright.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
London remains Europe's fintech capital, but cities such as Amsterdam are further leveling the field by developing specializations in sustainable technology.
—Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Laura Prepon and her estranged husband Ben Foster are leveling new allegations at each other amid their ongoing divorce.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Thanks to the car’s self-leveling suspension, De Gaulle’s chauffeur accelerated out of the skid and drove to safety on three wheels.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
With tariffs of 20 percent now leveling or even favoring Bangladesh over key competitors, the country finds itself in a potentially advantageous position.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
This cargo spaceship sets features a retractable vertical takeoff and landing gear, rotating engines, and a self-leveling cockpit when in (play) flight.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In the 82nd minute, SD sub Marcus Ingvartsen equalized with a header off Franco Negri’s cross, leveling the score.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2025
Its weighted, anti-slip base stays stable on uneven surfaces and a self-leveling mechanism keeps your drink upright.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
London remains Europe's fintech capital, but cities such as Amsterdam are further leveling the field by developing specializations in sustainable technology.
—Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Laura Prepon and her estranged husband Ben Foster are leveling new allegations at each other amid their ongoing divorce.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
Thanks to the car’s self-leveling suspension, De Gaulle’s chauffeur accelerated out of the skid and drove to safety on three wheels.
—Raphael Orlove, Robb Report, 27 Feb. 2025
With tariffs of 20 percent now leveling or even favoring Bangladesh over key competitors, the country finds itself in a potentially advantageous position.
—Mohiuddin Rubel, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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For Cena, the challenge will be balancing his veteran savvy and crowd appeal with the physicality Lesnar brings.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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For leaders, balancing these demands with thoughtful stewardship can feel like an impossible task.—
Jacob Kupietzky,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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With a skin-loving trifecta of hyaluronic acid, madecassoside (more commonly known as centella asiatica), and vitamin B5 (which binds to and holds water to moisturize the skin), the formula goes beyond basic moisturization, effectively smoothing, soothing, and repairing dry, tight skin.—
Danielle Cohen,
Glamour,
18 Sep. 2025
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The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Teixeira is aiming to stand out in what will likely be a crowded GOP field.—
Taylor Millard,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Speaking to Fortune after the announcement, Zandi described the Fed’s messaging as tightrope-walking between economic risks—aiming to manage dangers to job growth while signaling no rush into further cuts.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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John So, 45, was a relatively early cord-cutter, dropping his DirecTV cable subscription in 2020 in favor of the company’s less expensive streaming service.—
Maya Sweedler,
Twin Cities,
19 Sep. 2025
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The designers, seated in front of a bank of windows with a jaw-dropping view of the East River and beyond, provided some insight into last month’s announcement of the inaugural Paul Smith’s Foundation x CFDA Designer-in-Residence.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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An image taken on August 19 shows Israeli excavators and bulldozers demolishing buildings in Zeitoun.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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About 90% of the former Spring Hill Mall is gone and work demolishing the final anchor store set to begin in the next couple of weeks, officials said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Carriers on the trade lane are working around the contracting utilization by blanking sailings and adjusting schedules.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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Read more about how grocery stores, restaurants and consumers are adjusting to the change in beef prices.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
22 Sep. 2025
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Animals configure their faces and bodies in certain postures for practical reasons — for example, unsheathing their teeth before biting, widening their eyes for a panoramic view of danger, flattening their ears to protect them in a fight.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
23 Sep. 2025
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Getty Images The NWS attributes the spike in temperatures to a high-pressure ridge trapping hot, dry air over the region and flattening the marine layer, allowing heat to reach coastal communities.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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As a result, career ladders are toppling into no man’s land, leaving too many professionals unsure of how to gain traction to find a job and advance in the workplace.—
Ulrik Juul Christensen,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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According to Alixandra, who didn't share her surname, Sparrow masterminded her own midnight feast by toppling the feeder and prying off the lid.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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