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

Persistent demand, meanwhile, would smooth out the erratic peaks and troughs of the federal budget processes that have paralyzed defense companies for decades, providing continuous revenue streams instead. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026

The four-week average of claims, which smooths out week-to-week ups and downs, fell to 202,250 last week from 204,000. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026

Combined with larger pneumatic tires and dedicated suspension systems, mid-range dual-motor scooters smooth out potholes and cracked pavement for a far more comfortable ride. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

They’re usually used to smooth out dips in tax revenue rather than replace taxes altogether. — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for smooth out

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