NYT Dictionary

LEVELING

/lˈɛvʌlɪŋ/
VerbNounLEV-el-inglev-el-ing · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

present participle and gerund of level

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Written also levelling

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gradingrazingdemolishingequalizationequalisationlevelrazerasedismantleflush

Antonyms

raise

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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