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 smooths
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
Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Avocado Oil Like olive oil, avocado oil contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that support cholesterol balance and reduce LDL levels.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
While fortified nutritional yeast provides B12 and is a good addition to a vegetarian diet, fortification levels vary widely across brands.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Simson said Dillon's ramp can extend about 60 feet down, allowing operations to continue even with lower water levels.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fried food is one of the most outstanding facets of Spanish cuisine and it is crafted with expert levels of care and quality.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, after decades of often bitter debate, California took an important step toward raising the abysmal levels of reading ability among many of its public school students.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
City News Service, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
But a new documentary about the reality show levels some serious accusations against all those involved in the production.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Two years out, the consensus rises modestly to $69, and to $77 five years from now, levels many independents say are too low to justify new drilling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Much like traditional holiday countdowns, these calendars add daily excitement, encourage playful traditions, and give crafters of all skill levels a chance to get festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Chip companies like Broadcom have faced a number of headwinds in recent months, including a shortage of the high bandwidth memory crucial for custom accelerators, and capacity constraints at the most advanced levels of chip manufacturing and packaging.
—Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
These adjustments, referred to as population controls, are likely to show steep downward revisions to both population and labor-force levels – largely reflecting reduced immigration.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Experts say this is when adults should validate their feelings and address what's happening honestly while taking their ages and maturity levels into account.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
Avocado Oil Like olive oil, avocado oil contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats that support cholesterol balance and reduce LDL levels.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 4 Mar. 2026
While fortified nutritional yeast provides B12 and is a good addition to a vegetarian diet, fortification levels vary widely across brands.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Simson said Dillon's ramp can extend about 60 feet down, allowing operations to continue even with lower water levels.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Fried food is one of the most outstanding facets of Spanish cuisine and it is crafted with expert levels of care and quality.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Last year, after decades of often bitter debate, California took an important step toward raising the abysmal levels of reading ability among many of its public school students.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 26 Feb. 2026
Verb
The lawsuit also levels a series of accusations against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power.
—City News Service, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
But a new documentary about the reality show levels some serious accusations against all those involved in the production.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.
—Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2025
Two years out, the consensus rises modestly to $69, and to $77 five years from now, levels many independents say are too low to justify new drilling.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Much like traditional holiday countdowns, these calendars add daily excitement, encourage playful traditions, and give crafters of all skill levels a chance to get festive.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levels
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The appointment represented a closing of ranks among Iran’s leadership even as the war on the Islamic Republic continues into its second week.—
Ramin Mostaghim,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Stordalen, who is based in Oslo, has led initiatives that include prioritizing in-person conversations and bringing psychologists into the company’s ranks.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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My approach balances practicality with subtlety, choosing travel essentials that protect without advertising your valuables.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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That scrutiny balances the pro‑ and anti-competitive aspects of a rule—such as a rule saying college athletes can’t be paid—and focuses on how a rule impacts economic competition in a marketplace.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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An exfoliating serum that smooths the skin while also hydrating, its 10% concentration of lactic acid gently removes the dull outer layer of skin.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
28 Feb. 2026
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Olay Super Serum Body Wash for Normal Skin Olay Super Serum Body Wash is formulated with ingredients such as vitamin E, collagen peptide, vitamin C, niacinamide, and BHA, which combine to create a powerful formula that hydrates, firms, brightens, evens, and smooths the skin.—
Claire West,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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HyCAT aims to ease that pressure.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The satellite also hosts the European Union’s Copernicus Sentinel-4 mission, which aims to monitor key air quality trace gases and aerosols over Europe in support of the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS) at high spatial resolution and with a fast revisit time.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Greene downs it, throws the kid his jersey, smiles, and all is right with the world.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Feb. 2026
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
Zoe Collins Rath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 Nov. 2025
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The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
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Israel also pressed on with near-daily strikes, primarily in southern Lebanon, saying that Hezbollah has been trying to rebuild its positions there, killing nearly 400 people while the ceasefire was in place.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Mar. 2026
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His positions are left, but his speeches are like butter melting on warm bread.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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While some might say that was a sign of progress, Roby equates it as to losing a dear friend.—
Rick Cantu,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Subsequent rulings expanded the assault on our electoral system, including Citizens United, which equates people to corporations — more nonsense.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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