smooth out

verb

smoothed out; smoothing out; smooths out also smoothes out

1

: to make (something) smooth or flat

Help me smooth out the tablecloth.

After we dug up the soil, we smoothed it out before we planted the seeds.

2

: to make (something) easier by removing or dealing with problems

We will smooth out the election process by next year.

She tried to smooth things out with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.

Examples of smooth out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

It’s formulated with key ingredients such as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38 to smooth out the skin’s texture, including roughness and crow’s feet. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 21 July 2026

The benefits are almost endless and include smoothing out creases, ensuring all-day hydration, and a more even texture. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 July 2026

The heat supercharged the material’s ionic conductivity, smoothing out the current and forcing the lithium to march in perfect, uniform lockstep. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

When injuries derail otherwise exciting fantasy seasons, using a 600-plate appearance pace sample can help smooth out those box scores. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for smooth out

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