levels 1 of 2

plural of level
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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levels

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verb

present tense third-person singular of level
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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 smoothes
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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Verb
  • The crease isn’t obvious and the 120Hz refresh rate smooths everything out.
    Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The acid helps to keep your skin clear and beautiful while the foundation smoothes and evens your texture and tone.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • The Masked Singer attracts millions of viewers per ep and is now in the upper echelons of ITV entertainment series alongside the likes of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
  • The development comes amid fevered — and often spurious — speculation about the vast game of musical chairs playing out at the highest echelons of European fashion.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
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  • The machine adjusts resistance in real-time, understanding performance levels and capabilities.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
  • As Graham adjusts to modern-day living, the civil servant must also come to terms with the budding relationship that's forming between them — and what the future may hold for them too.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 19 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The lifting mechanism can also swivel 180 degrees to accommodate the split-level decks and place passengers nearer their destination.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This summer, parts of the continent experienced a record-breaking heat wave with temperatures climbing up to 50 degrees Fahrenheit above normal from mid-July.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The 43 injured people are in non-life-threatening situations, police said.
    Peter Guo, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Invest in conflict resolution training and practice having difficult conversations in low-stakes situations to build confidence.
    Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Levels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/levels. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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