as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Whoever is asleep at the switch needs to be replaced for the law to stand a chance of being effective and for the buying process to flow smoothly, without unfair maneuverings.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
This morning, unconscious Moon forms an easy sextile with cerebral Mercury, so conversations feel safer, and a small update to a plan lands smoothly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This lets agents smoothly remember past conversations instead of resetting every time.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Insoluble fiber helps move things along smoothly in your body.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The display is sharp and vibrant, the A16 Bionic processor keeps everything moving smoothly, and Center Stage makes video calls feel more natural by keeping you in frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But that inner child still had to contend with a tremendous amount of prep work to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the shoot.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
This morning, unconscious Moon forms an easy sextile with cerebral Mercury, so conversations feel safer, and a small update to a plan lands smoothly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This lets agents smoothly remember past conversations instead of resetting every time.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Insoluble fiber helps move things along smoothly in your body.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The display is sharp and vibrant, the A16 Bionic processor keeps everything moving smoothly, and Center Stage makes video calls feel more natural by keeping you in frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But that inner child still had to contend with a tremendous amount of prep work to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the shoot.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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This styling approach will earn you major points for overall outfit cohesion while creating a bold look that still feels effortlessly understated.—
Jennifer Hussein,
InStyle,
20 June 2026
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The best Beats Pill to date, the 2024 edition delivers high-quality wireless sound (and wired), incredible 24-hour battery life and pairs effortlessly for iPhone users.—
Carlos Mejia,
PC Magazine,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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With a V-neck and button-up front, this top transitions easily from the office to off-duty plans.—
Jill Layton,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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With two minutes to play in stoppage time, Mexico easily cleared a corner kick from South Korea to keep the Red Devils at bay.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
15 June 2026
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Thyme is an easy-growing, evergreen Mediterranean shrub that is generally low maintenance, thriving in sun conditions.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Adverb
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But Boston has not wisely or efficiently reinvested that money into the team, with the exception of the offseason trade for Willson Contreras to play first base.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The Ranch consists of a selective bunch of professionals that work seamlessly, cohesively together, allowing the Ranch to run efficiently for the guests who traveled from far and near to visit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
Adverb
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Bring it to a summer barbecue and be prepared to field a lot of requests for your recipe; put your own spin on it and share it freely, just like my mom (and Fannie Flagg herself) does.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Axios reported last month that the first stage of the deal would be a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil freely.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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