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
Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
What Researchers Found Participants with higher fitness levels before age 65—for men, at least 11 to 15 METs and 9 to 12 METs in women—experienced some significant payoffs for health and longevity later on.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2026
An air quality alert is issued by the government when air pollution levels reach unhealthy or hazardous levels to help people take proactive measures.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The older generation, found in the halo of our galaxy, are Population II stars, which have far lower levels of elements heavier than helium.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The San Jose club will offer players of all skill levels the flexibility to play on their schedule through a simple, all-inclusive monthly membership.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Temperature and rainfall determine how much pollen is released and how quickly levels spike.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Russia has managed to recruit 30,000 men a month, levels that Ukraine, with only a quarter of Russia’s population, has struggled to match.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The department said its Gaslamp Enforcement teams can face large crowds, active fights and high levels of intoxication and sometimes deal with situations that quickly escalate.
—Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2026
The hotel runs on a mix of solar and diesel power, switching to the next-generation generators when battery levels drop below 40%.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
What Researchers Found Participants with higher fitness levels before age 65—for men, at least 11 to 15 METs and 9 to 12 METs in women—experienced some significant payoffs for health and longevity later on.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 13 May 2026
An air quality alert is issued by the government when air pollution levels reach unhealthy or hazardous levels to help people take proactive measures.
—Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Parking on the roof of the Universal Orlando garage in broad, blazing daylight, then passing two levels of empty, shaded parking slots.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
The older generation, found in the halo of our galaxy, are Population II stars, which have far lower levels of elements heavier than helium.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026
But as online marketplaces widen their delivery network across the country and social media marketing levels the playing field, direct-to-consumer, or D2C, brands are on the rise in India, according to experts.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 7 May 2026
These are trade-offs that can be negotiated, at both the local and national levels, to benefit our communities.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 7 May 2026
Verb
Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
The San Jose club will offer players of all skill levels the flexibility to play on their schedule through a simple, all-inclusive monthly membership.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Temperature and rainfall determine how much pollen is released and how quickly levels spike.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Russia has managed to recruit 30,000 men a month, levels that Ukraine, with only a quarter of Russia’s population, has struggled to match.
—Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for levels
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Buoyed by a circle of alumni, the sophomores have climbed the ranks of the city’s junior varsity debate league.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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Over the next decade, Hood steadily rose through the company’s ranks before being named CFO in 2013.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Navigating these cases requires a deep dive into complex valuations and a strategy that balances personal dynamics with economic realities.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Uptown Kingston balances shopping, food, and culture with ease.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2026
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Check out this conditioner that smooths and softens strands while adding a bit of shine, so your hair looks healthier without a ton of effort.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the other direction, the PCS absorbs and smooths transients caused by sudden load swings in the data center that would otherwise disrupt the grid.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
29 Apr. 2026
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The 4,305-square-foot location nestled in Via Signorelli — a 10-minute walk from the city’s ADI Design Museum — aims to house all the activities of the firm under one roof, as the company has pivoted its business following investment from Gyrus Capital last year.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
13 May 2026
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Through an array of educational programming, events and activities for both children and adults, the Garden aims to create, share and apply plant wisdom to the world, according to the news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Springtown takes edge in 7-4A race, downs Decatur Springtown got the inside track on the District 7-4A championship after beating Decatur 4-2 in 8 innings on Monday night at Decatur High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Apr. 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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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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Congress approve an additional $44 million to the BIS to combat illicit export of technology and additional set of full- and -part-time positions devoted to export enforcement, AI executive order implementation, and modernization—all directed toward this exact issue.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In a separate vote, the board approved cutting 221 classified, or non-educator, positions.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Critics said the report essentially equates one stand of conservative Christianity to be representative of Christians overall, then construes policy disagreements to be persecution.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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Lewkowitz pushed back against the traditional value proposition that equates value with the lowest possible price.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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