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1
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
The two charges leveled against Barber are Class Y felonies, jail records show.
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Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Leicester did their bit, eventually winning 2-1, but Everton were also leading 1-0 — until a fake rumour circulated inside the stadium that Bournemouth had levelled the scores.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Federico Bernardeschi leveled just three minutes later and Bologna took the lead shortly before halftime when Tommaso Pobega’s volley took a double deflection.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
But Bentley didn’t get to enjoy the lead for long as Molloy leveled the score in the top of the seventh.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The present pressures being leveled at Segade have been heavily supported by the far-right in Spain, and are backed by the country’s conservative Popular Party.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
The claim was leveled against the gallery by Luxury Asset Capital (LAC), a lender that provides loans secured against high-value assets, according to a civil complaint filed last August in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
When the remnants of Typhoon Halong’s flood water receded last October, entire villages in western Alaska had been leveled by the storm.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
At least 12 people were killed in Kyiv, many in a strike that leveled an apartment building overnight, including a 15-year-old girl, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
Leicester did their bit, eventually winning 2-1, but Everton were also leading 1-0 — until a fake rumour circulated inside the stadium that Bournemouth had levelled the scores.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Federico Bernardeschi leveled just three minutes later and Bologna took the lead shortly before halftime when Tommaso Pobega’s volley took a double deflection.
—ABC News, 23 May 2026
But Bentley didn’t get to enjoy the lead for long as Molloy leveled the score in the top of the seventh.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 23 May 2026
The present pressures being leveled at Segade have been heavily supported by the far-right in Spain, and are backed by the country’s conservative Popular Party.
—News Desk, Artforum, 22 May 2026
The claim was leveled against the gallery by Luxury Asset Capital (LAC), a lender that provides loans secured against high-value assets, according to a civil complaint filed last August in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York.
—George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
When the remnants of Typhoon Halong’s flood water receded last October, entire villages in western Alaska had been leveled by the storm.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
At least 12 people were killed in Kyiv, many in a strike that leveled an apartment building overnight, including a 15-year-old girl, according to Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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Happiness is equated early on to alpine hamlets ensconced between verdant mountains carved by pristine waterfalls.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Pitching coach Tommy Hottovy equated Brown’s role this season to a fork in the road, though not in a do-this-or-things-won’t-go-well way.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Lackey’s early endorsement of the bill smoothed a legislative effort that could have gotten complicated, Bryan said.—
Andrew Graham
May 28,
Sacbee.com,
28 May 2026
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He has not been smoothed by the sandpaper of Washington just yet.—
Rob Crilly,
The Washington Examiner,
19 May 2026
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Days after becoming the top federal prosecutor in Los Angeles, Essayli established a task force aimed at investigating local homelessness and community safety spending.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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The legislation also includes several measures aimed at reducing home prices and increasing housing supply.—
Alex Schwartz,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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However, the anticipated state finals clash was not to be as Calabasas dropped the baton in the Southern Section finals and failed to advance.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Narrow rock passages dropped at steep angles into flooded sections of opaque, silty water that Richards compared to coffee.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Israeli forces now control large areas in southern Lebanon and have demolished homes and historical sites.—
Melanie Lidman,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Two other properties were purchased in 2024, one of which was a barbershop that was demolished, and a third property was purchased in 2025.—
Delia Rose Sauer,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Lastly, the trio’s White/Coconut Milk/Smoke option is the most reserved of the bunch, opting for a mostly white upper that is balanced with accents of gray, silver and off-white.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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The discussion will be open and all the elements will be balanced and taken into consideration.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
27 May 2026
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Ivar flattened Psycho Clown in the corner before Psycho crumbled prematurely.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The military office, flattened.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2026
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Boise Fire responded to a number of calls for tree damage and/or downed power lines, Boise police spokesperson Haley Williams said.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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