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
Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
What's more, this door alarm features three sensitivity levels and emits a loud, shrill sound that will instantly scare an intruder away.
—Stephanie Gray, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026
May Help Manage Blood Sugar Levels Enjoying a glass of vegetable juice before meals may benefit your blood sugar levels.
—Zia Sherrell, Health, 10 Jan. 2026
Not one of the SBX users hit critical oxygen levels, and all remained safely buried for the full 35-minute duration of the experiment.
—Scott Yorko, Outside, 10 Jan. 2026
Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Customers are also putting off purchases due to the back and forth on tariff levels.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
So, the Dodgers are really just a master class at all levels.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 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
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The blackout slashed internet access to a fraction of normal levels on the 13th day of the protests as rights groups, including Amensty International, accused the regime of using lethal force against protesters.
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When a star student (Ayo Edebiri) levels an accusation against one of her colleagues (Andrew Garfield), the professor is forced to navigate complex moral territory while a dark secret from her own past threatens to come into the light.
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That's not to mention the lower ranks where teams like James Madison or Tulane might find their way into the 12-team field, only to get obliterated in the playoff and lose their coaches and half their players to Power Five schools along the way.—
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On Tuesday, Cuba released their names, ranks and ages.—
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
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Despite being flat to the ground, the sleek and streamlined design of a slim sneaker elongates your legs, creating a lengthening effect that balances your proportions beautifully.—
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The light fabric smooths bumps and moves with you through workouts while still being comfortable for lounging.—
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This hybrid balm-powder formula delivers rich pigment with a soft-matte payoff that blurs the look of pores and smooths uneven skin.—
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Immediately after the Honda shifts from reverse into drive and begins to move ahead, that agent at the front of the vehicle, standing near the driver’s side headlight, pulls out a gun and aims at the driver.—
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The company says the system aims to tackle persistent challenges in the hospitality industry, including labor shortages, inconsistent drink quality, and long service times.—
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But Sarah Graves gives a bit too much room and Penn downs a 3-pointeron the wing.—
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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.—
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If the city demolishes the building, the costs will be assessed to the property owner.—
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The lawsuit alleges that for more than a decade, beginning at least as early as January 2015, Pepsi and Walmart used their dominant positions in the beverage and grocery markets to suppress price competition.—
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Hi Lab positions HyDee as a response to those challenges by eliminating charging delays associated with battery systems.—
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Without institutional support, parents are left with a narrative of drudgery—one that equates children with the loss of time, money, and opportunity.—
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That shift equates a stream by a YouTube or Spotify subscriber to two and a half streams by a non-subscriber.—
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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