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
Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Many of the specifics of the program are yet to be decided, though initial requirements are for youth to be 18 to 24 and income to not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level — about $31,000 per year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 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
Buchmann said that although the team is similarly looking forward to seeing precinct-level data to get a clearer picture of how Wyandotte County voted, the team found a few indicators leading up to the election that told them the race between Watson and Mulvany Henry would be close.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
Many of the specifics of the program are yet to be decided, though initial requirements are for youth to be 18 to 24 and income to not exceed 200% of the federal poverty level — about $31,000 per year.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 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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The Cavaliers appeared to be in good position to escape with the win in regulation after forward Evan Mobley hit an above-the-break three-pointer off an assist from forward De’Andre Hunter to give Cleveland a two-point advantage.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
11 Nov. 2025
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There’s a world in which both these positions—and their constituencies—can coexist.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fresh herbs and a healthy amount of scallions help to balance all that opulence.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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His choices force Mickey to constantly balance protecting her family with upholding the law.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
9 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
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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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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Frazer pointed to a memorable scene when last year’s USA Mosconi Cup captain, Skyler Woodward, won a doubles match with Gorst and then asked the crowd for two beers, which the pair downed while the American fans soaked up the antics and cheered them on.—
Jeremy Herb,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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During the closure, crews will demolish the Lister Avenue Bridge and the pedestrian bridge at Oakley Avenue over I-70.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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The military showed us a map of Hamas tunnel routes Israeli forces are still discovering and demolishing in the area.—
Daniel Estrin,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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With over 20 years of experience, Melissa has helped families transform chaos into calm using compassion, clarity, and proven behavioral strategies.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Peak season is over, meaning the crowds are gone, the water feels calmer, the restaurants are more enjoyable, and the sunsets last just a little bit longer.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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To determine the ranking, Skyscanner looked at destinations with the biggest year-over-year increases in searches to which shows where exactly travelers are most interested in heading to in the upcoming year.—
Celia Fernandez,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Manning had the last name, the ranking, and was playing for a storied program.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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