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or levelling
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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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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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
But your interest in separating eggs, stirring continuously, sifting or spooning or levelling flour—in short, your interest in baking—is a lie, although your interest in baked goods remains very much true.
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Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Albacete twice took the lead through Javier Villar de Fraile and Betancor, with Franco Mastantuono and then Garcia twice levelling for Madrid.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Observers believe these could house electromagnets or components for self-leveling suspension.
—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
Talia Argondezzi, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The overhead cabinets feature a self-leveling design to keep contents from sliding or rolling around, allowing campers to keep all their dishes and provisions stored while driving.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Albacete twice took the lead through Javier Villar de Fraile and Betancor, with Franco Mastantuono and then Garcia twice levelling for Madrid.
—Colin Millar, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Observers believe these could house electromagnets or components for self-leveling suspension.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveling
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Designers also recommend balancing florals with natural materials, such as wood cutting boards, stone countertops, or ceramic accessories, which ground the look and prevent it from feeling too sweet.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
1 Feb. 2026
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For Wisconsin couples balancing seasonal logistics, vendor availability, and guest travel, having a single planning hub reduces stress and miscommunication, especially when plans evolve.—
K.H. Koehler,
jsonline.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Age Perfect Eye Cream by L’Oréal Paris has shoppers raving about its hydrating, brightening, and smoothing ingredients that target multiple signs of aging all in one formula.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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The initial collection will consist of a seamless or smoothing nylon bra, a seamless or shaping nylon brief, and a seamless or shaping nylon short.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Hoosier Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Moschino managed to secure the collaboration with the superstar rapper and multitalented creative, unveiling a two-piece capsule collection dropping Friday.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn fell to the Orlando Magic 118-98 at Kia Center, dropping to 13-37 and extending its skid to three games.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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And demolishing that building, by the way, is not inexpensive.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Feb. 2026
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The restaurant’s landlord had previously expressed interest in demolishing the building to make way for a multistory residential project.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
4 Feb. 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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Many tech companies have spent recent years flattening their structure by cutting middle management at a record rate.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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By flattening hierarchies and empowering team members, leaders model the same transparent, participatory principles that underpin healthy democracies.—
Midhat Zwayen,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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But if work, school, doctor's appointments, or other responsibilities prevent one from casting a ballot that day, early voting is an alternative.—
Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Only then did the chemistry of the casting start to surface as the four Monkees came together on the set.—
Peter Larsen,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Leveling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveling. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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