as in position
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 to balance
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 to smooth
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 to aim
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 to down
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 to demolish
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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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
looked for a level place to land the plane
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
in a much more level mood now that the worst is over
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Recent Examples of level
Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
At the state level, Gov. JB Pritzker, facing a $1.7 billion shortfall, last week submitted a fiscal 2026 budget free of tax hikes and higher debt.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Bianna Golodryga, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Columbus would also have to acquire huge quantities of land for construction, leveling homes and businesses under eminent domain.
—Andrew King, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2024
His advice for preventing bedroom falls included eliminating throw rugs, (which are common trip hazards), as well as maximizing lighting and minimizing glare, finishing surfaces in contrasting colors, making sure floors are level and minimizing entry thresholds.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
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Noun
Don’t push it, meaning the activity level and not the gas.
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The Israeli war on Hamas that followed has killed more than 45,000 Palestinians, injured twice as many and leveled much of Gaza.
Daniella, Liri and Naama were captured with four more young women: Karina Ariev, Agam Berger, Ori Megidish and Noa Marciano.
—Adjective
The retractable foils and electric motor extend out when the C-8 reaches a speed of 16 knots and adjust in real-time to ensure a smooth, perfectly level flight even in choppy waters.
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Noun
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Lutnick, 63, was a key player during Trump's political transition, working to help fill some 4,000 political positions in the federal government.—
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At Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, 16 of 17 supervisory positions were eliminated, the National Parks Conservation Association’s Brengel told the Associated Press.—
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The film is about a young politician who becomes governor and her struggles to balance her career with her family life.—
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Hayward Unified and Fremont Unified also face steep budget cuts to balance shortfalls of $50 million and $35 million, respectively.—
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The formula is packed with keratins and proteins to fortify the nails, while key ingredients like cellulose, silica, celery seed extract, and camellia oil help smooth and strengthen.—
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The two that were closed – runways 4/22 and 15/33 – are shorter than the main runway and typically used during busier periods at the airport to alleviate congestion and smooth the flow of traffic into and out of DCA.—
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Unlike traditional medical interventions that often focus on treating symptoms, medical retreats aim to identify the root causes of health challenges, both known and unknown.—
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In a series of decisive actions aimed at downsizing the federal workforce, Trump initiated mass firings targeting probationary employees across multiple federal agencies.—
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In this case, the Zero Day attack downed dozens of systems for one whole minute, causing widespread catastrophe and the deaths of more than 3,000 people.—
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The structure had downed wires on top of it, first responders stressed.—
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The Crimson Tide have won their last seven games, most recently demolishing Texas 103-80 on Tuesday.—
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The plan was to demolish the old office building at 85 Gracechurch Street in the heart of London’s financial district and construct a new 32-story tower in its place.—
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
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Designed for moments of escape and calm, this walled section is especially attractive for those with sensory challenges.—
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If you are bitten by a rattlesnake, the department says to stay calm but act quickly.—
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“Level.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/level. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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