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
Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The report notes the efforts in Ascension Island, Brazil, Mexico and Hawaii as particularly successful, with some populations rebounding to close to pre-commercial exploitation levels.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
However, while cortisol often gets a bad rap, balanced levels are essential for key functions like metabolism, blood pressure, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Testing of snakeheads from a number of different canals also has shown very low levels of mercury in their flesh.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
That discovery sparked interest in a new generation of nonhormonal male contraceptives that work without altering testosterone levels or causing long-term infertility.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Normally, in a development of this scale, there would be a feasibility study which takes in several options, examining the impact of different levels of change — everything from doing nothing to pushing to the max.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Saturday.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Oct. 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 assessment found that PFNA interferes with human development by causing lower birth weights and, based on animal evidence, likely causes damage to the liver and to male reproductive systems, including reductions in testosterone levels, sperm production and the size of reproductive organs.
—Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 10 Oct. 2025
Admissions have not only bounced back but surpassed pre-pandemic levels, despite a dramatic decrease in live-action box office.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 10 Oct. 2025
The report notes the efforts in Ascension Island, Brazil, Mexico and Hawaii as particularly successful, with some populations rebounding to close to pre-commercial exploitation levels.
—Nell Lewis, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
However, while cortisol often gets a bad rap, balanced levels are essential for key functions like metabolism, blood pressure, and more.
—Brianna Peters, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2025
Testing of snakeheads from a number of different canals also has shown very low levels of mercury in their flesh.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
That discovery sparked interest in a new generation of nonhormonal male contraceptives that work without altering testosterone levels or causing long-term infertility.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Oct. 2025
Normally, in a development of this scale, there would be a feasibility study which takes in several options, examining the impact of different levels of change — everything from doing nothing to pushing to the max.
—Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Atmospheric conditions are expected to be favorable for producing high levels of ozone air pollution in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Saturday.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
After The Hunt 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.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 Oct. 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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In 2018, one of the execs announcing Goldstine’s exit was then-Universal Filmed Entertainment chairman Jeff Shell, who subsequently rose up the ranks to become NBCUniversal CEO.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Oct. 2025
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The organization, which counts about a million scouts in its ranks, offers hundreds of merit badges spanning everything from fishing to fingerprinting.—
Gordon Ebanks,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the series, Jackie balances her life as a mother, a wife and a nurse, all while struggling with addiction issues and an affair with the hospital’s pharmacist, Eddie (Paul Schulze).—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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This is the kind of nightstand that balances aesthetic and utility.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Hatch Act prohibits certain political activities by federal government employees and aims to protect federal employees from political coercion at work.—
Lillian Rizzo,Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
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This strategy will reduce the time between launches for the fully reusable rocket, which SpaceX aims to fly multiple times per day.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 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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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Burleson was serviceable in both corner outfield spots and at first base, and was comfortable varying between all three positions.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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This design uses zero-gravity support and preset positions to help alleviate lumbar pain and snoring.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a culture like ours, which so closely equates value with productivity, this disruption poses an existential threat as much as an economic one.—
Jane Marie Chen,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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In a culture that equates health with hustle, that quiet efficiency is the most radical act of all.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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