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1
as in balanced
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
Similar criticism was leveled at Qatar before 2022, with question marks remaining throughout the tournament.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of the now 11 charges leveled against the three carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Palmer then leveled the scores just after the hour-mark, converting a penalty after Yves Bissouma’s lunge brought down Moises Caicedo in the box.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Stockton set Georgia up with a first and goal after a gutsy run up the middle, but the quarterback got leveled by Texas safety Andrew Mukuba.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
That includes many of the allegations that were leveled against Nieves and other Ganim supporters.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
The sewerage district bought and leveled more than 80 flood-prone homes where the river will be widened.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has leveled neighborhoods, erased entire families and spawned a crisis of severe hunger, displacement and disease.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The accusations leveled by the Biden administration come as MOHELA faces increasing scrutiny for its role in several lawsuits challenging Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiatives.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Each of the now 11 charges leveled against the three carries the same maximum penalty of six years in prison, in addition to a $10,000 fine.
—Laura Schulte, Journal Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
Palmer then leveled the scores just after the hour-mark, converting a penalty after Yves Bissouma’s lunge brought down Moises Caicedo in the box.
—Ben Church, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
Stockton set Georgia up with a first and goal after a gutsy run up the middle, but the quarterback got leveled by Texas safety Andrew Mukuba.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
That includes many of the allegations that were leveled against Nieves and other Ganim supporters.
—Andrew Brown, Hartford Courant, 6 Dec. 2024
The sewerage district bought and leveled more than 80 flood-prone homes where the river will be widened.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 4 Dec. 2024
The Israeli military campaign in Gaza has leveled neighborhoods, erased entire families and spawned a crisis of severe hunger, displacement and disease.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The accusations leveled by the Biden administration come as MOHELA faces increasing scrutiny for its role in several lawsuits challenging Biden’s student loan forgiveness initiatives.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for leveled
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One home with a pool was nearly demolished; another was little more than a chimney and a pile of smoldering rubble.Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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After the fatal accident, the state ordered the Orlando Free Fall ride closed and it has since been demolished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The total misstatement to delivery expense for the first half of fiscal 2024 amounted to $9 million, which was adjusted in total during the third quarter of 2024.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Software development has transformed into a sophisticated experimentation lab where customer segments can be precisely targeted, features can be rolled out or adjusted instantly and insights flow continuously.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Passing power is readily available and the ten-speed is amenable to being flattened when trying to hit a closing gap in traffic.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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One airstrike flattened a residential building in the urban Bureij refugee camp Sunday afternoon, according to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the nearby city of Deir al-Balah, where the casualties were taken.WAFAA SHURAFA AND SAMY MAGDY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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The group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, which led the offensive that toppled Assad's government, was previously linked to al-Qaida but has in recent years publicly disavowed international terrorism and tried to present a more moderate face.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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The threat of physical violence toppled the exchange into territory even Healy knew was too far.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The Czechs even opened the scoring in the first leg through her, but Portugal equalized early on in the second half.Neel Shelat, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The host then equalized in the 83rd minute courtesy of Andri Guðjohnsen to set up a frantic end to the game.Ben Church, CNN, 15 Oct. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Jordon Hudson, the 24-year-old former cheerleader dating Bill Belichick, slammed the food delivery app DoorDash, claiming that she was left with stitches after placing an order.Natasha Dye, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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While many, including Barstool president Dave Portnoy and sports commentator Keith Olbermann, slammed Reese for the gesture, Clark maintained that she wasn’t offended by it.Alex Gonzalez, SPIN, 10 Dec. 2024
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Then smacked her in the back of the head for even suggesting it.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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The bat smacked his shoulders and back over and over until the pain overtook his body and sent him into shock.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Leveled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/leveled. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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