LEVELS Synonyms: 181 Similar and Opposite Words

levels 1 of 2

noun

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

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of level

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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disequilibrates

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

Noun

Wine grapes have traditionally not been eaten because of their thicker skins, seeds and higher acidity levels. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The car-free social bike ride is accessible and open to all levels of cyclists ages 3 and over. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 So every two weeks, his team’s community health workers reach out to every household, collecting scores about the delivery, quality of produce, and even stress levels. — Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026 Enterprises need observability at the application, agent, model and transaction levels across tokens, context, model calls, retries and supporting infrastructure. — Pritam Debnath, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Crude exports through Hormuz have pulled back after touching prewar levels in September. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026 After that comes the lunar night, another 14 Earth days of darkness where temperatures plunge to levels colder than liquid nitrogen. — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026 This suggests how the oceans are interconnected with life on Earth on more levels than one. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026 Oysters can effectively help raise iron levels in people with higher iron needs, such as those with heavy menstrual cycles or with low iron stores. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 9 Oct. 2026

Verb

Tornado levels homes in Enid, Oklahoma Residents of Enid, Oklahoma, are surveying the damage on Friday after a massive tornado ripped through the city on Thursday night. — Jack Moore, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026 The main difference is that Ruisdael cranes upward, to behold a castle on a hill, whereas Vermeer levels his gaze across open water. — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026 The San Jose club will offer players of all skill levels the flexibility to play on their schedule through a simple, all-inclusive monthly membership. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026 Temperature and rainfall determine how much pollen is released and how quickly levels spike. — Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 Russia has managed to recruit 30,000 men a month, levels that Ukraine, with only a quarter of Russia’s population, has struggled to match. — Olivier Kempf, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The lawsuit also levels a series of accusations against the city of Los Angeles and its Department of Water and Power. — City News Service, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026 But a new documentary about the reality show levels some serious accusations against all those involved in the production. — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026 Align with what actually levels you up, not what confirms bias, is rage bait or just gives a dopamine hit. — Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for levels

Noun

Teams carry over 50 players, and only two or three from most teams will advance to the professional ranks.

— David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
The president has essentially purged the House GOP ranks of those perceived to be disloyal.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of ranks

Verb

Sidney has crafted a brilliant pressure-cooker world that balances prison politics with raw survival prowess.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Originally developed for highly active military users, Alpha uses an open structure that balances insulation with airflow as activity levels change.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of balances

Verb

The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
Finish with the lightweight Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Oil Serum, which smooths frizz and dry ends with seven botanical oils, including argan, jojoba, and camellia.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

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Verb

The Congolese government aims to take over by next year, but has struggled with the recent uncertainty, said Polydor Kabila, coordinator of the universal healthcare program in the president's office.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
To help close that gap, the Netherlands aims to build 7 gigawatts of nuclear capacity by 2050.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of aims

Verb

Aledo builds momentum, downs Arlington Aledo’s offense has found a groove.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2026
Both teams had ups and downs (mostly downs for the Browns) but Ohio State was always a much better, and much more fun atmosphere.

— Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of downs

Verb

An $8,000 Ryvid Anthem or a $10,000 Maeving RM1S will deliver broadly similar urban usability, while the $12,500 Zero FXE absolutely demolishes it on power-per-dollar.

— Utkarsh Sood June 12, New Atlas, 12 June 2026
The latest filing demolishes the timeworn claim that DOGE was infiltrated into Social Security in order to responsibly ferret out fraud and overspending.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Definition of demolishes

Noun

Unlike traditional sports betting, prediction markets function more like exchanges, with participants taking positions against one another rather than against a house.

— Aneri Jambusaria, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
Artists tracked Gosling’s on-set performance and recreated it within digital environments, allowing Fraser to choose new camera positions without discarding the original acting.

— Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

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