level with

verb

leveled with or levelled with; leveling with or levelling with; levels with

informal

: to speak honestly to (someone)

He never leveled with his parents about the accident.

Level with me. Why did you do it?

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On Artificial Analysis’s Intelligence Index, the flagship Muse Wonder Full lands roughly level with top models from OpenAI and Anthropic but a couple of points behind the leader, according to AI Weekly. — Emma Witman, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 The radiant formula features a subtle sheen and amps skin’s moisture levels with ceramides and hyaluronic acid. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Real Betis is third, level with Atletico Madrid and five points below leader Barcelona, after a dominant 5-2 victory over Osasuna. — ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026 In 2026, there's no question the trio has cemented itself as a major player in the genre, and the group might be ready to take things to a new level with whatever music is on the way. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for level with

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