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1
as in balancing
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 smoothing
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 aiming
to point or turn (something) toward a target or goal
the marksman leveled his gun at the target and fired
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4
as in dropping
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 demolishing
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 leveling
Observers believe these could house electromagnets or components for self-leveling suspension.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
With the puck deep in the San Diego zone and the Canucks threatening, Gulls defenseman Stan Stolberg crushed Nils Aman with a shoulder to the chest, leveling him.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
The union did get a win in repelling Canada Post’s attempt to implement dynamic routing in the urban unit and load leveling across both segments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
The Eaton Fire ravaged the region, killing 19 people, forcing 100,000 residents to flee, and leveling nearly 9,500 structures.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2025
Federal officials charged a different person with defrauding Minnesota's autism program in September, leveling similar allegations.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
When the tiny home arrives, a semi-permanent setup is as easy as leveling the surface, hooking up utilities, and anchoring the home, if desired, which can be accomplished with the help of the builder’s team.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The improved ratio has to do with prices leveling as well as wages rising in the past two years.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Nov. 2025
While this mani option, which is also known as soft gel, is great for durability, lasting shine, and strength, the self-leveling formula also ensures a smooth, professional finish with less filing, which is better for nail health long-term.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Dec. 2025
With the puck deep in the San Diego zone and the Canucks threatening, Gulls defenseman Stan Stolberg crushed Nils Aman with a shoulder to the chest, leveling him.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025
The union did get a win in repelling Canada Post’s attempt to implement dynamic routing in the urban unit and load leveling across both segments.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
The Eaton Fire ravaged the region, killing 19 people, forcing 100,000 residents to flee, and leveling nearly 9,500 structures.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2025
Federal officials charged a different person with defrauding Minnesota's autism program in September, leveling similar allegations.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
When the tiny home arrives, a semi-permanent setup is as easy as leveling the surface, hooking up utilities, and anchoring the home, if desired, which can be accomplished with the help of the builder’s team.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
The improved ratio has to do with prices leveling as well as wages rising in the past two years.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 28 Nov. 2025
While this mani option, which is also known as soft gel, is great for durability, lasting shine, and strength, the self-leveling formula also ensures a smooth, professional finish with less filing, which is better for nail health long-term.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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Rodrigue said the community is balancing grief and frustration.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Linghui e7 continues the approach with multiple motor configurations aimed at balancing efficiency and performance, CarNewsChina reported.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Jan. 2026
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Phased retirement can also help companies to manage the consequences of the looming workforce contraction by forestalling brain drain and smoothing succession planning — all while preserving the institutional knowledge and relationships that help companies thrive.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
31 Dec. 2025
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Pour batter into prepared baking pan, spreading to edges and smoothing top.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Packers finished a season that began with Super Bowl hopes by dropping five in a row.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Giants fired head coach Brian Daboll midseason after blowing a 10-point fourth-quarter lead to the Chicago Bears, a game in which rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart sustained a concussion, dropping them to 2-8.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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The move came after the Office of County Administration released December cost estimates for demolishing the building and renovating it.—
John Lomax V,
Houston Chronicle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Fully reopening Leetsdale Drive is contingent on demolishing parts of the charred apartment complex that are still standing, Murphy said.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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Advertisement What’s more, equating darkness with evil and goodness with light may be a relatively recent invention.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
21 Dec. 2025
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Buyers are a 50-50 male/female split with Generation X equating for approximately 50 percent of all buyers.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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These hues reflect light without flattening a space, and pair well with both light and dark cabinetry.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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There is no sign of an asteroid heading to earth anything like the one that exploded over Siberia on June 30, 1908, flattening 500,00 acres.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
3 Jan. 2026
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Nearly 30 years after its release, Freaky Friday was remade by Mean Girls director Mark Waters, casting Lindsay Lohan in the role inspired by Foster's, and Jamie Lee Curtis in the role inspired by Harris' character.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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