leveled

variants or levelled
past tense of level
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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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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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Recent Examples of leveled Accusations of antisemitism have been leveled against several in Hollywood over recent years, in many cases, falsely used to describe those who criticize Israel’s attacks on Gaza. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2026 The bar was damaged in a fire in 1976, and leveled by an explosion a year later. Jack Harvel august 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026 Late in the second quarter, as the Giants were driving, Dart was leveled by Vikings safety Jay Ward. Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026 If your lawn has low spots that should be leveled due to winter damage or drainage issues, spread soil across the dip, using a garden rake to spread it out and create a level surface. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 More than 12,000 homes have been destroyed and over 100 buildings have been leveled. Uriel Blanco, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 San Luis leveled it in the seventh minute of second-half stoppage time after Orlando missed a chance to score on an open net at the other end. Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 All of this seemingly boiled over this weekend when Cunningham was leveled by Chicago Sky forward DiJonai Carrington. Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 Their house is fine, Wilson said, despite flames that leveled an entire cul-de-sac just two blocks away, leaving only chimneys standing in some cases. ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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  • Some visitors say paying respects at Yasukuni carries a spiritual meaning that should not be equated with endorsing war.
    ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • People like to knock Nolan’s screenwriting, which is often equated with dialogue.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2026
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  • Over the course of a month, our testers smoothed these lotions all over their body, taking notes on ingredients, texture, and efficacy in addressing their skin concerns.
    Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In Philadelphia, Abdalla parked a few blocks from the Liberty Bell, smoothed her hijab, and swapped her sneakers for high heels.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
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  • After scammers stole nearly €700,000 ($816,600) from Estonia’s Artists’ Association (EKL), artists have donated 124 works to an emergency fundraising auction aimed at helping the organization recover from the fraud, UA News wrote.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The looming escalation comes as both sides missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism aimed at ending the Middle East war now in its sixth month.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • In fact, areas from Sterling down to Deer Trail and Limon out to the Kansas state line have dropped down to dry or no drought at all.
    Dave Aguilera, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • A day later, however, outdoor thermometers dropped to a seemingly brisk low — and some would say delightful — 70 degrees.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Its status as a historic landmark saved it from being demolished like all its sister theaters, but Santana Row owner Federal Realty controls its fate.
    Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Eventually, some buildings were demolished to control the fires.
    Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Wentz encouraged the to-the-ceiling citron wall tiles and balanced them with all-white cabinets and countertops.
    Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Every spoonful is masterfully balanced, slicking your lips with moreish flavor.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
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  • Innovations in camera technology have made oners increasingly feasible, and there’s a risk of them getting flattened out, into just being generic action beats.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.
    Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Schools remain closed and downed trees are blocking major thoroughfares.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The severe storm downed trees and power lines in various pockets of Wyandotte County, with the worst of the damages being in Midtown Kansas City, Kansas, and northern parts of the county.
    Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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