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
Melina Walling, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This respiratory season, the city of Chicago has seen the highest levels of emergency department visits and hospitalizations from flu since 2022.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Many meetings about the levels of dirt, mud, blood, armor design, and fight choreography were held about how to achieve that tantalizing sense of Aerion just dancing out of Dunk’s reach.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Encompassing five levels serviced by both a central staircase and a high-speed elevator, the sprawling mansion offers a total of nine bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and five powder rooms.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Sakellaris also walked students through the different college levels available to them and showed the percentage of athletes who are accepted at the NCAA level.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Airlines and travel trade groups say the funding lapse is raising concerns about staffing levels at security checkpoints and the risk of operational disruptions if the shutdown drags on, as roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers work without pay.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Johnson pointed to polling that shows high levels of support for showing proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
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
The closing of the MRGO and the drop in salinity levels changed all that.
—Melina Walling, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This respiratory season, the city of Chicago has seen the highest levels of emergency department visits and hospitalizations from flu since 2022.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Many meetings about the levels of dirt, mud, blood, armor design, and fight choreography were held about how to achieve that tantalizing sense of Aerion just dancing out of Dunk’s reach.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Encompassing five levels serviced by both a central staircase and a high-speed elevator, the sprawling mansion offers a total of nine bedrooms, 10 full bathrooms, and five powder rooms.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
Sakellaris also walked students through the different college levels available to them and showed the percentage of athletes who are accepted at the NCAA level.
—Alexandra Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Airlines and travel trade groups say the funding lapse is raising concerns about staffing levels at security checkpoints and the risk of operational disruptions if the shutdown drags on, as roughly 50,000 Transportation Security Administration officers work without pay.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 18 Feb. 2026
While standard chemical leaching (without microbes) performed worse in microgravity than on Earth, the microbes maintained consistent extraction levels regardless of gravity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Feb. 2026
Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images Johnson pointed to polling that shows high levels of support for showing proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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Torres lasted only a few months in the rebel ranks.—
Manuel Rueda,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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Join the ranks of 40,000 other shoppers and snag the RoC Derm Correxion Retinol Firming Serum Stick on Amazon.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Tahini’s bitterness balances the intense sweetness of dates, the traditional Ramadan break-the-fast food; stuffing dates with tahini is a Ramadan treat.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Seekers of Infinite Love balances big laughs with big feelings, and the cast delivers in a way that makes the film both distinctive and relatable.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 2026
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The jeans have slimming panels with a crisscross design that shape and support curves, while the high front waist smooths the tummy area.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
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Santorini Grape Velvet Skin Drink is a luxurious face oil that blurs imperfections, smooths texture and replenishes skin with hydration.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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At the same time, the law aims to funnel more money toward the women seeking an escape from the streets.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to the founders, the FutureNarrative Fund aims to move beyond symbolic gestures of cooperation and instead create durable working structures.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Feb. 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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Having held senior positions in academia and European financial institutions, he was appointed deputy governor of the Bulgarian central bank in Sofia in 2023.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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During the six years, prosecutors said, the pair used their positions to capitalize on a racketeering enterprise defrauding the state, IRS and union members.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 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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Meghan Callahan, from the Empower Fans Coalition, a group that opposes the bill, equates this licensing change to taking a lease out on the ticket.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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