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
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 June 2025
Film sets have significant control over lighting, which is crucial, and these smartphone cameras often have third-party lenses attached to the back and are mounted on tripods and rigs that level them up significantly more than your average vacation videos.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Amica offers four straightforward life insurance options — a level term life insurance, and whole life insurance policies payable for 20 years or until ages 65 or 100.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The governor’s announcement included a list of other precautions such as limiting exercise or outdoor activity between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., wearing sun protection like sunscreen and lightweight clothes, and drinking more liquids regardless of activity level.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025
Lower birth weights place babies at a greater risk of health problems, from immediate issues like low oxygen levels to long-term difficulties that range from metabolic to cognitive to neurodevelopment impairments, per the study.
—Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 23 June 2025
Verb
In response to the criticism, Weslie decided to address the claims leveled against her family in a live video on Instagram on Jan. 10.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 16 June 2025
Film sets have significant control over lighting, which is crucial, and these smartphone cameras often have third-party lenses attached to the back and are mounted on tripods and rigs that level them up significantly more than your average vacation videos.
—Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 16 June 2025
Adjective
Sabalenka broke Keys twice, took control of the second set, and suddenly the scores were level.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
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Amica offers four straightforward life insurance options — a level term life insurance, and whole life insurance policies payable for 20 years or until ages 65 or 100.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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That was partly because Jalen Ramsey for Minkah Fitzpatrick marked the NFL’s first swap in 21 years in which two players changing uniform had each been named an All-Pro at his position.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Why put yourself in the position of being a foreigner in Trump’s America?—
Stephen Marche,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Read more Banking on AI: Firms such as BNY balance high risk with the potential for transformative tech.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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However, policymakers are balancing risks from potentially higher inflation against some chance of a deteriorating labor market.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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According to Richie, her new chop was a result of hair damage from keratin treatments, which uses chemicals to smooth frizzy or curly hair.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
27 June 2025
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Offering a civic-minded channel devoted to displaying democracy in action helped smooth the path for the pay TV industry’s expansion.—
Stephen Battaglio,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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Experts aim for a 95% vaccination rate for measles to guard against outbreaks.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Khamenei’s remarks appeared aimed more at projecting strength than reflecting reality.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Alexander Bublik captured his first ATP Tour title of the 2025 campaign by downing Daniil Medvedev in straight sets, to claim the Halle Open for a second time in three years.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Wind gusts downed trees and power lines, the reports said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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Hegseth touted Caine's explanation as proof the bombs fully demolished Fordow.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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The more than 115-year-old Advocate Trinity building on the Southeast Side of Chicago, on 93rd Street, will continue to serve patients until the new hospital is ready, at which point it will be demolished.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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There’s something wonderfully timeless about pushing off from shore in a canoe as the paddles dip quietly through calm water as dragonflies skim by.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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What if your government made the calm, rational decision that your country must cease to exist, then set about shutting it down in stages, as the currency became worthless and the population scrambled to emigrate?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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Michigan’s class began the day at No. 39 in the composite rankings but has started to pick up steam, particularly on the defensive line.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
24 June 2025
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Note: This ranking focuses only on players or assets under team control.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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