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1
as in balanced
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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3
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
The hills surrounding Verdun were literally reduced in height from the ferocity of the artillery barrages leveled against their slopes.
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Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Already, entire neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City have been leveled by Israeli strikes and thousands of Palestinian families displaced.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
As Sportico detailed, Faraji in January leveled a bevy of accusations against Bayless as well as FS1 executive Charlie Dixon.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Each were targeted, regardless of rank, as revelers leveled their juicy weapons at anyone and anything in their sights.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Talented Professionals Seeking Purpose And Equity Tech sector layoffs have leveled the hiring field, giving startups a rare edge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other users on social media leveled similar criticisms at the Browns, with some speculating that the obstacles being put in front of the quarterback are intentional.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Built in 1876 by the same French missionaries who introduced wine to the area, the striking Gothic-style structure was leveled by Tibetan Buddhists in 1905, then rebuilt in 1914 to resemble the original style.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
And a forehand crushed onto the baseline drew the error that leveled the match.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Michael Jerome Plunkett
september 5, Literary Hub, 5 Sep. 2025
Already, entire neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City have been leveled by Israeli strikes and thousands of Palestinian families displaced.
—Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
As Sportico detailed, Faraji in January leveled a bevy of accusations against Bayless as well as FS1 executive Charlie Dixon.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Each were targeted, regardless of rank, as revelers leveled their juicy weapons at anyone and anything in their sights.
—M.l. Elrick, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Talented Professionals Seeking Purpose And Equity Tech sector layoffs have leveled the hiring field, giving startups a rare edge.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Other users on social media leveled similar criticisms at the Browns, with some speculating that the obstacles being put in front of the quarterback are intentional.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Built in 1876 by the same French missionaries who introduced wine to the area, the striking Gothic-style structure was leveled by Tibetan Buddhists in 1905, then rebuilt in 1914 to resemble the original style.
—Katie Chang, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
And a forehand crushed onto the baseline drew the error that leveled the match.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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The episode then captured past moments as Savannah balanced being a big sister and the caregiver of both Chloe and Grayson.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Rich yet balanced, with layers of ripe tropical fruit, toasted hazelnut and a vein of minerality that keeps it precise.—
Devin Parr,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.—
Alvin Kan,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Rethinking foam design Traditionally, foam design has focused on maintaining a constant stress plateau, with iterations aimed at optimizing mechanical properties alone.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Sep. 2025
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The forecast takes into account employer measures aimed at reducing expenses, according to the firm, which surveyed more than 1,700 employers with 50 or more workers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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That dropped to just two teens in that age group in 2024.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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And so this was a gift that dropped into my lap.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, several existing dilapidated buildings on the site will be demolished and their concrete recycled and partly reused to realize the new structures.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Sep. 2025
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Archaeologists believe that Ayscough's house was demolished after a fire destroyed it in the early 1800s – but its remains have only just been uncovered in new excavations.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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All of the cats who tested this litter adjusted to it quickly and easily — some even had a little play date in their box, kicking and scratching, which is a good sign!—
Kayla Blanton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Everyone needs time to get adjusted to this new life after a breakup.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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Photos of the aftermath showed the front windshield on the roof of the bus shattered and nearly flattened.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Entire towns were flattened, leaving more than 450 people dead, thousands injured, and nearly every building on the islands destroyed or badly damaged.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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But that dynasty has long been loathed by Thailand’s powerful conservative and royalist establishment which, with the help of both the military and courts, has frequently toppled or tied up Shinawatra-run governments.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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Cause of crash is being investigated Videos of the accident show the carriage toppled to its side and crashed into a building on the steep and narrow street, with parts of the streetcar crumpled.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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