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as in equated
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 smoothed
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 aimed
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 dropped
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 demolished
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 leveled
Kennedy and a team executive later leveled allegations against the Swedes of improperly filming his delivery.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Various accusations were leveled against the owners of both groups during the course of the hearing, with two operators of Cesar Rainey Street being implicated in drug trafficking and arson plots separately.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The Grammy nominee, 38, leveled her claims against LaBeouf in 2020.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
That most assuredly didn’t fit the profile of entrepreneur, arts patron, community activist and business executive Carolyn Wills, who helped save Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from being leveled.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Pavlovich identified herself in an interview with New York magazine, which published an article in January 2025 detailing allegations of assault, abuse and coercion leveled by eight women.
—Todd Richmond, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Andrew continues to deny allegations leveled against him.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Connections between Epstein and Brin have been previously documented, though no allegations of wrongdoing have been leveled.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
And not only hatred and violence given free reign; the railroad through Concord built on the backs of immigrants, the old growth trees leveled, the industrial revolution well under way.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Various accusations were leveled against the owners of both groups during the course of the hearing, with two operators of Cesar Rainey Street being implicated in drug trafficking and arson plots separately.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
The Grammy nominee, 38, leveled her claims against LaBeouf in 2020.
—Jami Ganz, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
That most assuredly didn’t fit the profile of entrepreneur, arts patron, community activist and business executive Carolyn Wills, who helped save Atlanta’s Fox Theatre from being leveled.
—Mark Woolsey, AJC.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Pavlovich identified herself in an interview with New York magazine, which published an article in January 2025 detailing allegations of assault, abuse and coercion leveled by eight women.
—Todd Richmond, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Andrew continues to deny allegations leveled against him.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Connections between Epstein and Brin have been previously documented, though no allegations of wrongdoing have been leveled.
—Dylan Butts, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
And not only hatred and violence given free reign; the railroad through Concord built on the backs of immigrants, the old growth trees leveled, the industrial revolution well under way.
—Literary Hub, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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Emmanuel Macron equated territorial sovereignty with the rights of the French to police their own misinformation and democracy.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Jones has often equated that factor to using a credit card, meaning a bill will eventually come due.—
Joseph Hoyt,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, the late Queen had repeatedly smoothed Andrew’s way in life.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 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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Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The Kane Forest Preserve Foundation has announced the return of its Native Plant Sale, aimed at promoting biodiversity, supporting local ecosystems and fostering sustainable gardening practices, foundation officials said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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In eighth grade, she got dropped on her hip at a tourney in Bennett.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The Pixel 10a uses Corning Gorilla Glass 7i to protect the screen, which resists breakage when dropped up to 1 meter on asphalt.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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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
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The district also tries to start as late as possible in August while ensuring each semester is balanced with no more than eight attendance days difference between first and second, Bridges said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Barrier-supporting ceramides, beta-glucan, and humectants round things out, leaving skin hydrated, clear, and balanced all over.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The mixture of high-tech drones and World War I-style trench fighting has seen small groups of infantry — often just two or three soldiers — try to infiltrate enemy positions into towns flattened by Russian heavy artillery and glide bombs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Among the styles on display in Jones’ Covent Garden showroom were a reversible black hat with a fuzzy pink lining, and another style with a wide brim that could be flattened and slipped into a slim, soft pouch for travel.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Feb. 2026
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Impacts include dangerous roads, low visibility, downed trees and power lines, power outages, travel cancellations and.—
Andrew Kozak,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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