as in position
the placement of someone or something in relation to others in a vertical arrangement
a young karate student ready to rise to the next level in his chosen art of self-defense
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as in to balance
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 to smooth
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 to aim
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 to down
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 to demolish
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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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
looked for a level place to land the plane
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a much more level mood now that the worst is over
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Recent Examples of level
Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
However, traffic is still below prewar levels when more than 100 ships, including dozens of tankers, transited Hormuz daily.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Longtime English Premier League player Riyad Mahrez served in a beautiful in-swinger from the near corner that connected with the head of Benbouali, leveling the score 1-1.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Several multi-level showrooms now line suburban exits along Interstate 494, with dealers specializing in BMWs, Audis, Toyotas and Land Rovers.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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Noun
The question now is if Ronaldo can keep up this level of play against stiffer competition.
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Monica Alba,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
However, traffic is still below prewar levels when more than 100 ships, including dozens of tankers, transited Hormuz daily.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
19 June 2026
Verb
Those federal incentives helped to level the playing field against gas and other power sources, industry leaders say.
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Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
Longtime English Premier League player Riyad Mahrez served in a beautiful in-swinger from the near corner that connected with the head of Benbouali, leveling the score 1-1.
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Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
23 June 2026
Adjective
However, not long after the construction of the multi-level buzzsaw, the mill was mysteriously abandoned.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
Several multi-level showrooms now line suburban exits along Interstate 494, with dealers specializing in BMWs, Audis, Toyotas and Land Rovers.
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Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
8 June 2026
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And that put him in position to score easily on Tommy Edman’s double to the center-field warning track for the first run of the game.
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Polling tells him that his moderate positions on important policies are popular.
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Lozier and other candidates running against de Borbon believe that a new board could balance the interests of residents, investors and guests, use Airbnb fees for the benefit of the building and create a model of coexistence.
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Adidas’s everyday sneakers can handle 20,000 steps without ruining an outfit, perfectly balancing cool with comfy.
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The formula uses argan oil, amino acids, and keratin-like proteins to smooth split ends, strengthen the cuticle, and boost shine.
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If wrinkles and uneven skin texture are a concern, Korean serums can help smooth your complexion.
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That's significant because the nonprofit aims to reduce the stigma of mental health disorders, especially among Asian American families.
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Taiwan’s ongoing military drills are aimed at boosting the island’s combat readiness in case of a Chinese military attack.
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Vanoven urged residents to stay home as crews worked the active scene, warning that downed power lines and debris would be harder to see after dark.
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Storms could also cause power outages and downed trees.
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Nationally, many facilities of that time have since been demolished as housing policies evolved, but New Britain’s housing authority kept the roughly 250-unit Mount Pleasant and now operates it as its oldest property.
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Ryan Blank, who lives in the Manor Avenue neighborhood, hung out with his neighbors across the street from the house that got demolished by a tree.
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Tellingly, the exterior of Flod’s home studio is Pinky’s exact shade of pink.
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The ingredient that keeps the time in check is actually the chicken—cutlets, to be exact.
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July 23 – August 22 This morning feels calm, but later moves faster.
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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