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

Nothing takes the relaxation out of a vacation quite like having to smooth out all of your wrinkly suitcase clothes on a bulky hotel ironing board. —Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026

The Benefits The biggest benefit is its ability to smooth out dynamic lines. —Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2026

Additionally, the facility is designed to smooth out the often-arduous reverse logistics process that apparel brands and fulfillment providers can struggle with. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026

Pairing carbs with healthy fat or fiber slows digestion and smooths out the glucose response. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for smooth out

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