smooth out
phrasal 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.
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Davis explained that Nomad frame builder TimTim Weeks designed the rear frame section to have a bit of flex, which smooths out the ride while still maintaining the efficiency of a hardtail frame while pedaling.
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As the distinct doors open one after another into hospital rooms, school auditoriums, neighborhood diners and childhood homes, both Sarah and David get offered a chance to smooth out former wrinkles and become the kind of people unafraid to commit to new relationships.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Place the sweater on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
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William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The formula gets bonus points for not feeling sticky, not traveling or feathering, and smoothing out lip lines for a plump, pouty effect.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
As the distinct doors open one after another into hospital rooms, school auditoriums, neighborhood diners and childhood homes, both Sarah and David get offered a chance to smooth out former wrinkles and become the kind of people unafraid to commit to new relationships.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Place the sweater on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for smooth out
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“Smooth out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooth%20out. Accessed 25 Sep. 2025.
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