1
as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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2
as in flattened
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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3
as in rubbed
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smoothed
Miriam smoothed a hand over her lace buba.
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‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Whatever is left can be smoothed across the rest of the head.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Once it’s smoothed, lay a heavy object on the area for some time to anchor the vinyl back in place.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The result is smoothed cuticles and split ends, with a soft to the touch feel.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
After the surface is smoothed down, use a putty knife to apply wood filler to repair major cracks and holes, and after the repairs dry, sand the patches down flush with the original piece.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
Whatever is left can be smoothed across the rest of the head.
—Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
Once it’s smoothed, lay a heavy object on the area for some time to anchor the vinyl back in place.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 23 Apr. 2026
The result is smoothed cuticles and split ends, with a soft to the touch feel.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
After the surface is smoothed down, use a putty knife to apply wood filler to repair major cracks and holes, and after the repairs dry, sand the patches down flush with the original piece.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
The looming canyon nearly obscures sunlight, and sinuous, layered stone reveals warm burgundy, grey, and violet striations smoothed by centuries of flooding.
—Madison Chapman, Outside, 25 Mar. 2026
Fronting the glittering waters of the Atlantic, the Louis XIII-style promenade is currently undergoing a multi-million-dollar renewal, its granite tiles buffed and smoothed, vegetation planted, and its sea lions by sculptor José Fioravanti returned to their former glory.
—Siobhan Reid, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
Plus, your lawn will likely get a better cut when obstacles are removed and rough edges are smoothed.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothed
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This had facilitated scrappiness and the creative exchange of ideas when Apple was young.—
Geoffrey Cain,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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For better and often for worse, Spirit facilitated that.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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The homes in Bogue Chitto, Lincoln County, were flattened after the storms rolled across the state, causing a dozen injuries in the park, per ABC News.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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The homes were flattened just hours earlier as storms spawned at least three tornadoes across the bottom half of Mississippi, injuring a dozen at the trailer park in the rural community of Bogue Chitto.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 May 2026
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The girl buried her head into Blair, who rubbed circles on her back.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 May 2026
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The savory chili-garlic oil rubbed on the baby eggplants make these an irresistible snack that are perfect light bites for all to enjoy.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Labor Department revisions shaved 16,000 jobs from February and March payrolls.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Today, Sodebo’s current time is almost half that, yet there is more to be shaved off the record, which might even come down to as little as 30 days.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Something about a summer ceremony invites fun into a potentially formal dress code—your attire should be polished, yes, but can lean playful and bright.—
Sarah Zendejas,
Vogue,
10 May 2026
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The secret to staying polished on hot, sticky summer days?—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The strap can be trimmed for a custom fit on smaller dogs or puppies.—
Rachel Cortez,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Then, move on to the next one, repeating the process until all nails have been trimmed.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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In total, the event raked $41 million (35 million euros)—bolstered, of course, by that pair of Monets.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
20 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, a man planed to propose to his girlfriend during a romantic gondola ride in Las Vegas, with passersby stopping to watch and record the sweet moment.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Timeline for the brand extends over the next two years into 2028, with new product launches planed over the next 24 months.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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“Smoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothed. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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