1
as in facilitated
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in flattened
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of smoothed
Doctors sawed off part of the bone, smoothed and flattened the rest and closed the wound with skin and soft tissue.
—
Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
—Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Michael Collins, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Card networks and domestic wallet apps have smoothed many edges, yet many of those wallets still use the same traditional systems.
—Alvin Kan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothed
Verb
-
Since 2021, InvestHK, the city's official investment promotion body, has facilitated the establishment of 140 family offices and expects this number to reach 200 this year.—
Jason Lau,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
-
The ability to experience the same dorm room recollections among strangers is a potent exercise facilitated by Oasis’ reunion.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The skull was shattered and flattened, but most of the pieces appeared to be present — including all of the man’s teeth.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
29 Aug. 2025
-
The moment feels defiant, a refusal to be flattened by trauma or defined by violence.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Spills can be blotted (never rubbed) with a dry cloth since the fabric is non-absorptive, and for more stubborn stains, dry cleaning is recommended.—
Zoë Sessums,
Architectural Digest,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The bug’s feces can also end up inside or near a home and then be incidentally ingested or rubbed into the skin or mucous membrane.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Per a Vogue cover story earlier this month, the actress’ head was shaved in real time during a scene in the movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
-
With three White Sox (45-83) runs already scored in the eighth, the Twins’ (59-69) lead shaved to just a run and the bases loaded, Lewis raced back and tracked down a pop fly in foul territory.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Constructed from a breathable, eco-conscious cotton-viscose blend, this Baja shirt is light, airy, and polished enough to wear with trousers (throw a cardigan over it when the weather gets chilly).—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Markets don’t care about your charisma, your social media following or how polished your white paper is.—
Maksym Blazhkun,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Richland trimmed the deficit with a focus on the ground game, as Kates and Gibson ran the ball right through the Panthers’ defense while playing up-tempo.—
Jordan Neal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
-
Earlier in 2024, Fox News trimmed a portion of his answer to a question when he was asked about declassifying files related to Jeffrey Epstein.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The pregnant widow of Oakland County Sheriff’s Deputy Bradley Reckling stood at a podium last year and laid the blame for her husband’s death, at least in part, on a judge.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
-
This laid back set from Brixton would match perfectly with the Cinnamon Apple Indica Gummies from Chill Country Cannabis.—
Emily Earlenbaugh,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The video quickly clipped to the white sedan engulfed in flames.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
-
In contrast, other states with stricter regimes may have their wings clipped.—
Owen Tedford,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Smoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothed. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share