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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Beets should be consumed 60 to 90 minutes before a workout to let nitrate levels peak.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Even brief exposure to elevated air pollution levels may worsen the effects of dementia, according to new research.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Corning shares on Friday reached their highest levels since the fall of 2000.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Another report suggested that this antihistamine reduced virus levels in nasal tissue.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Not exactly a must-win on any number of levels.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 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
Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Beets should be consumed 60 to 90 minutes before a workout to let nitrate levels peak.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2025
Even brief exposure to elevated air pollution levels may worsen the effects of dementia, according to new research.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Corning shares on Friday reached their highest levels since the fall of 2000.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Another report suggested that this antihistamine reduced virus levels in nasal tissue.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
Not exactly a must-win on any number of levels.
—Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Two of the missions with uncertain futures monitor carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 6 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
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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Pundits have always dominated the ranks of posters on social media, but now the masses of silent followers are declining, and continued posting risks preaching to accounts of the converted, the disengaged, or the defunct.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025
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First of all, the franchise has tended to pull its season leads from its own ranks over the years, with many Bachelorette stars having previously competed on The Bachelor, and vice versa.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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Sour cream balances these flavors, creating a creamy, smooth sauce.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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Marrow also peeled back the curtain on how Louisville balances its revenue-sharing budget.—
Payton Titus,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to a five-pillar plan shared with CNBC, Cruz also aims to create federal standards for AI, prevent AI from being used in harmful ways such as scams, allow free speech and address ethical concerns.—
Emily Wilkins,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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Slate Auto, which is also funded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and General Catalyst, aims to bring modular, fully customizable electric trucks to market.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
10 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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Unlike traditional venture investors tied to LP capital cycles, family offices tend to hold positions longer and are more likely to re-up in subsequent rounds.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Toward commercial use Kepler positions the latest gait upgrade as expanding K2’s applicability in commercial and industrial settings.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dunne captures all of that in the title track, a bouncy, bittersweet singalong that equates success with a baked seafood dish.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Pentagon equates Venezuelan President Maduro's government to a narco-trafficking cartel.—
Phil Stewart,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Aveda Hand Relief Moisturizing Crème gets it right with a rich yet fast-absorbing formula that pairs glycerin and aloe vera for lasting hydration, while exfoliating lactic acid gently smooths rough patches.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 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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Over the coming months, key product drops, collection launches, new platform offering and in-store experiences, will be revealed.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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This image captured through a submarine periscope shows a hit on a sea target after a United States B-2 bomber drops a QUICKSINK bomb over the Norwegian Sea on September 3, 2025.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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