as in ranks
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 balances
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 smoothes
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 aims
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 downs
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 demolishes
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 levels
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Some lessons are devoted to identifying and fixing mistakes in your code—an excellent tool for coders of all levels.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The report is said to highlight the pain reliever Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy, along with low levels of folate, a vitamin that is important for proper development of a baby’s brain and spine, as potential causes of autism, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Chlorine is the main defense against bacteria growth that could result in elevated nitrite levels.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Almost one-fifth of the main aquifers in the southwestern United States contain levels of arsenic above federal drinking water regulations, according to the US Geological Survey.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 Sep. 2025
Spanning more than 12,636 square feet over three levels, the unit carries men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, eyewear and beauty collections.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025
Some lessons are devoted to identifying and fixing mistakes in your code—an excellent tool for coders of all levels.
—Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
His main goal behind joining Interesting Engineering is to learn more about how the recent technological advancements are helping human beings on both societal and individual levels in their daily lives.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2025
The report is said to highlight the pain reliever Tylenol, when taken during pregnancy, along with low levels of folate, a vitamin that is important for proper development of a baby’s brain and spine, as potential causes of autism, according to the Wall Street Journal.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Chlorine is the main defense against bacteria growth that could result in elevated nitrite levels.
—Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025
The trend reversed, with the rate dropping to 28% in the 2022-2023 school year, but attendance hasn't returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to data from the National Center for Education Statistics.
—Kayla Jimenez, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Almost one-fifth of the main aquifers in the southwestern United States contain levels of arsenic above federal drinking water regulations, according to the US Geological Survey.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
The film follows a college professor (Julia Roberts) who finds herself at a personal and professional crossroads when a star pupil (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), and a dark secret from her own past threatens to come to light.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levels
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Leeds are tipped to survive the drop after adding Premier League experience and European talent to their ranks.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Like college coaches, social media gurus work their way through the ranks of the industry, and in an age where all eyeballs can attract revenues and sponsorships and ultimately, more money in the pockets of players and recruits in a competitive marketplace, Lazarus and his colleagues are valuable.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
3 Sep. 2025
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Here’s how Amin balances advocacy, external pressures, and the bottom line.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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This natural light helps enhance Maser’s coastal southern palette, which balances neutral finishes with playful details.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Sep. 2025
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The program aims to demonstrate the breadth and depth of their art form — with pieces spanning the classical, folkloric, contemporary and flamenco styles — and the company’s half-century of output, earning them apt praise both here and abroad.—
Lauren Warnecke,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Sep. 2025
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By pooling liquidity across the two systems, DeXRP aims to reduce slippage, tighten spreads, and deliver an execution experience closer to what institutions demand.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In between questions about Nineties cultural touchstones like Friends, Space Jam, Beavis and Butthead, the Spice Girls, and Sir-Mix-A-Lot — during which Kravitz racks up a lot of points and Butler downs a lot of shots — the pair also discusses working on Caught Stealing.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
20 Aug. 2025
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In his novel Netherland, Joseph O’Neill describes the rhythm of fielding in cricket as ‘pulmonary’ — the fielders converging as one as the bowler runs in before reverting to their positions after each ball.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Saturday's opponent, Arkansas State, promises to have a much more dynamic attack with quarterback Jaylen Raynor and plenty of speed at the skill positions.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
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The honored piece is the Sail Sofa—an ode to open water and open horizons, conceived for anyone who equates home with possibility rather than walls.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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In a world that equates stress with productivity, peace becomes a form of rebellion—and power.—
Jonathan Low,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Infused with sustainably sourced argan oil and boosted with vitamin E, this lightweight formula smooths frizz and flyaways instantly while adding a glassy shine.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
1 Sep. 2025
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Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premiered in Venice this afternoon.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
31 Aug. 2025
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Every week, Netflix drops a bunch of new content for viewers to stream from TV and movie studios all over the world.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Sep. 2025
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Katie Wiseman The second the temperature drops below 75, some Hoosiers are ready to get their favorite sweaters.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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