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
David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AirNow map, which provides a real-time snapshot of air quality, showed that air pollution levels around Sweet Home, northeast of Eugene, were in the unhealthy range on Friday morning.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition, YouTube creators will be able to access Premiere mobile’s pro-level editing tools.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Noun
LuxExperience will also provide certain operational and IT services, priced at cost level, for a certain period after the closing.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) AirNow map, which provides a real-time snapshot of air quality, showed that air pollution levels around Sweet Home, northeast of Eugene, were in the unhealthy range on Friday morning.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
During the Prince of Wales' appearance on the Apple TV series The Reluctant Traveler, Levy shared how his Pacific Palisades home was leveled amid the January 2025 wildfires that ravaged Los Angeles.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Just remember to spoon it into the measuring cup (L); then level it with the back of a butter knife (R).
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
On the brand side, pro-level education will take the fore.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition, YouTube creators will be able to access Premiere mobile’s pro-level editing tools.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 28 Oct. 2025
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Regulatory filings from Monday reveal that Michael Burry, the esteemed short seller known for his big bet against the subprime mortgage market in 2008, has taken out a short position in both Palantir and Nvidia.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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This year, the actor Jonathan Bailey was named to the honorary unpaid position.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Now 13th — albeit in an admittedly tight table — the concern for Howe will be whether 2025-26 is already resembling their campaign of two seasons ago, the last occasion on which the club balanced domestic and European commitments.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Its citrus flavor balances the cream cheese and butter perfectly.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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Gradually shifting bedtime and wake-up time by 10 to 15 minutes over several nights can help smooth the transition and get everyone back on schedule.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While Democratic leadership aims to carry this momentum into the next slew of big elections in 2026, the road to Democratic control faces several obstacles.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Multiple measures on the ballot on Tuesday, however, aim to speed things up and reduce the council’s power over certain kinds of development.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Gusts of 40-50 mph will blow around unsecured objects and may down tree limbs, potentially resulting in a few power outages.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Getting aid from the outside has been a challenge as many roads remain blocked by debris, downed trees and floodwaters.—
Devon Sayers,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Trump exposed a 'loophole' to demolish the White House East Wing.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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The ballroom project has stirred controversy, as the East Wing, home of the First Lady’s staff and long a grand entrance for White House events, was demolished to make room for the new ballroom.—
Kate Wolffe
October 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The dogs' job on marathon day will be to calm race-day jitters at the starting line, where runners can feel overwhelmed or nervous about the trek ahead.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Category 5 is the highest ranking on the hurricane center's Saffir Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, reserved for hurricanes with winds of 157 mph or greater.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The Miami Hurricanes’ 26-20 overtime loss to the SMU Mustangs on Saturday unsurprisingly resulted in a massive drop in their ranking in the AP top 25 poll.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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