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
Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Coffee-cost inflation—running nearly $1 per pound above year-ago levels—and tariff pressures added to the near-term headwinds, though both are expected to ease in the back half of the fiscal year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Intense exercise, for example, will have a similar effect on levels of this hormone.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Parrot Analytics data places select titles at demand levels more than 20 times the global average in Western markets, and the hashtag #BLSeries has accumulated over 20 billion views on TikTok.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the food insecurity that has reached staggering levels for millions of Haitians.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, The Conference Board reported an uptick in its principal index, likely tied to the Iran ceasefire announced earlier in the month that sent stock prices to record levels.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Thursday highs will also be near 80 with humidity levels again on the low side.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 22 Apr. 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
In a study published in Cell in September 2025, researchers mapped the brain circuits that release growth hormone during sleep in real time, not just by measuring blood levels after the fact.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Instead, public universities, local governments and regional organizations like the Mekong River Commission have mainly focused on monitoring levels of heavy metals and educating communities about risks.
—Anton L. Delgado, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
Coffee-cost inflation—running nearly $1 per pound above year-ago levels—and tariff pressures added to the near-term headwinds, though both are expected to ease in the back half of the fiscal year.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Intense exercise, for example, will have a similar effect on levels of this hormone.
—Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 29 Apr. 2026
Parrot Analytics data places select titles at demand levels more than 20 times the global average in Western markets, and the hashtag #BLSeries has accumulated over 20 billion views on TikTok.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Apr. 2026
And then there’s the food insecurity that has reached staggering levels for millions of Haitians.
—Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
On Tuesday, The Conference Board reported an uptick in its principal index, likely tied to the Iran ceasefire announced earlier in the month that sent stock prices to record levels.
—Rob Wile, NBC news, 29 Apr. 2026
Thursday highs will also be near 80 with humidity levels again on the low side.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 22 Apr. 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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The split decision came after tense deliberations, with jurors initially sent back after one member broke ranks during polling, forcing further discussion before a final verdict was reached.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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The effect of computers on the top ranks of the game has been different but no less profound.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Tens of thousands of layoffs at Meta over the last four years as the company balances its AI ambitions with investor unease.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The bar program, led by Jason Sorbet, balances classics with a few house signatures, including the Chloe Dancer — a mix of vodka, prickly pear liqueur, crème de mûre, lime, and soda—along with spirit-forward cocktails built around Tennessee whiskey.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Pro hairstylist Ryan Richman previously described this Briogeo cream as a lightweight, silicone-free heat-protectant cream that minimizes frizz, smooths hair, enhances shine, and protects against heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The award can be used in any way that smooths a writer’s life or makes good work possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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Paramount Skydance last year unveiled a new ad format for its Paramount+ streamer that aims to create new value for streaming inventory.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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Virginia voters just approved redistricting that aims to add four Democratic seats within its 11-member delegation.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 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
Verb
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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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Spitzer held positions at Miramax, The Weinstein Company and A+E, before moving into management, where shen spent over a decade at 3 Arts Entertainment representing actors, producers and filmmakers, while also developing film and TV projects.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Already in charge of the military’s moneymaking enterprises and married into the Castro family, López-Calleja became a member of the National Assembly in 2021, a prerequisite to higher government positions on the island, including the presidency.—
Patrick Oppmann,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 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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Sara Aparacio, a resident cleaning expert at Homeaglow, equates scrubbing an appliance with an abrasive sponge to rubbing it with very fine sandpaper.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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