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1
as in equated
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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2
as in smoothed
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 aimed
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 dropped
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 demolished
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 leveled
In what felt like retaliation, Thompson leveled Hanya with a slide tackle from behind on a 50-50 ball, taking both himself and Hanya out of the game.
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Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The Canadiens were leading 2-0 late in the second period when Lightning defenceman Max Crozier leveled Juraj Slafkovský with a massive open-ice hit that felt eerily similar to Wilson’s.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, California and Virginia have answered and leveled the playing field, and Democrats across the country are still fighting back.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
He was leveled by Battleshawks’ player Trey Dean III.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The houses, deemed radioactive, had been levelled and buried, along with the apple orchard.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Brugts struck the post after the interval as Barcelona regained its earlier dominance, only to be caught out when Kett leveled in the 69th.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In a press conference following his conviction, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty leveled the same accusation.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
It had been dropped to disrupt radar of the bomber attacks that burned and leveled nearby Hamburg.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
The Canadiens were leading 2-0 late in the second period when Lightning defenceman Max Crozier leveled Juraj Slafkovský with a massive open-ice hit that felt eerily similar to Wilson’s.
—Arpon Basu, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Now, California and Virginia have answered and leveled the playing field, and Democrats across the country are still fighting back.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Apr. 2026
He was leveled by Battleshawks’ player Trey Dean III.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
The houses, deemed radioactive, had been levelled and buried, along with the apple orchard.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Brugts struck the post after the interval as Barcelona regained its earlier dominance, only to be caught out when Kett leveled in the 69th.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
In a press conference following his conviction, Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty leveled the same accusation.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
It had been dropped to disrupt radar of the bomber attacks that burned and leveled nearby Hamburg.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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Casseroles are equated with comfort.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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In popular culture, resilience is often equated with grit, toughness or relentless positivity.—
Keith M. Bellizzi,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Once it’s smoothed, lay a heavy object on the area for some time to anchor the vinyl back in place.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
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The result is smoothed cuticles and split ends, with a soft to the touch feel.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
21 Apr. 2026
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In a move that human rights activists say was aimed at avoiding accountability, Duterte, who was president at the time, announced a month later that the Philippines would leave the court.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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As questions about transparency and cronyism swirl, Huntington Beach leaders are divided over the handling of a brand management and marketing contract aimed at revamping the city’s merchandising and licensing systems.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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Members of the press in attendance dropped to the floor.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both medical providers were later charged with involuntary manslaughter, but the nurse was acquitted and charges were dropped against the doctor after a jury could not reach a verdict.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Manchester City await, a team Chelsea have not beaten for five years and who demolished them 3-0 at Stamford Bridge in the league just two weeks ago.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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At the facility, officials found several bodies in hazardous conditions inside the building that was later condemned and demolished by federal environmental regulators as a toxic waste site.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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The vodka and rum mixed drink which gets a slight kick from Tabasco is balanced by the sweetness of frozen lemonade concentrate.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Guard Jordin Canada looked steady running the offense, calling out plays and keeping things organized, while Rhyne Howard balanced her scoring with an effort to get others involved.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The tornado ripped off roofs, flattened trees and toppled gravestones at the Belton Cemetery.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of buildings – most of which appear to be homes – have been either completely flattened or rendered uninhabitable.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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The power-play disparity has been the difference, much like in the first round in 2023 when Dallas downed Minnesota in six games.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Report downed power lines to the police.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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