The plane rose sharply before leveling off as it left the coast.
Source: tatoeba (20499)
Leveling
Synonyms for "leveling" (51 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(10 words)
Strong matches (15)
Noun(15 words)
equalizingequallingeveneven upevennessflatflatnessflattenflatten the clayflatteningflattingfurringgradingground surfacehandicapping
Related words (25)
Noun(24 words)
harmonizehorizontalhorizontal alignmentlevellevel matchinglevellingloudness normalizationnormalizationnormalizenormalizingplacementplanationplanerazerazingredistributionshimmingsmoothsqueegeeingstabilization
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Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: equalization, balancing, balancing equations, demolish, demolishing.
- Sentence evidence is available for leveling, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "leveling".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "leveling"
Keep "leveling" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "leveling" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "leveling", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "leveling" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
23 entriesactadjustmentaudio processingbalancingbuildingconstructiondeeddemolitiondescriptive adjectivedestructiondevastationeconomic policygeometric operationhuman actionhuman activitymeasurement descriptor
Showing 16 of 23 words.
More specific
23 entriesautomatic levelingbalancingdemolishingdestroyingeducation access equalizationeducation levelingequalizingflatteningharmonizingincome equalizationincome levelingincome redistributionleveling adjustmentleveling operationmanual levelingneutralizing
Showing 16 of 23 words.
Collocations
16 entriesautomatic levelingfield levelingground levelinglevel groundlevel playing fieldlevel surfaceleveling effectleveling instrumentleveling offleveling operationleveling processleveling staffleveling strategyleveling toolmanual levelingsurface leveling
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
4 total sentences available.
They are now leveling the road with a bulldozer.
Source: tatoeba (306013)
Health officials in China say the recent surge of new SARS cases may be leveling off in Beijing.
Source: tatoeba (11172668)
In the meantime, the Castilian of northern and central Spain, while retaining most of the traits of the pre-Columbian period, underwent changes and levelings, some of which were shared by the South and hence by America.
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "leveling"?
Closest matches include equalization, balancing, balancing equations, demolish, demolishing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "leveling"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.