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

This hairstyle is a real trick for naturally smoothing out the skin, without the need for injections or a scalpel. — Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 31 July 2026

Gathering the rest of your hair, pull everything up into a high ponytail and smooth out any bumps with a boar-bristle brush. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 28 July 2026

The tech stores bulk energy and smooths out regional power demands. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

Then, there’s retinol to reduce the appearance of fine lines and smooth out uneven texture. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for smooth out

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