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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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
He has not been smoothed by the sandpaper of Washington just yet.
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Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
His expression smoothed itself out.
—Literary Hub, 11 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
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
Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 19 May 2026
His expression smoothed itself out.
—Literary Hub, 11 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
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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Groundbreaking direct talks between Israel and Lebanon, facilitated by the United States, produced the ceasefire that began on April 17 and has been extended into June.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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According to its website, Kars4Kids has facilitated the donation of more than 500,000 cars.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
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Cuban heavyweight Robelis Despaigne flattened former UFC champion Junior dos Santos with a brutal first-round knockout.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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The timbers came from trees felled by Cyclone Pam, the Category 5 storm that flattened much of Vanuatu in 2015.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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The man kissed and touched his neck and rubbed his genitals against Gilboa-Dalal.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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At one point in the video, Bravo affectionately rubbed Barone’s back as the pair stood close together chatting.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Stone famously shaved off all of her hair in 2024 for her role in Bugonia.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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One French director, Xavier Gens, told Reuters here that AI tools could have cut the visual effects budget of his Netflix hit Under Paris in half and shaved eight months off the schedule.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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From wrinkle-resistant dresses to lightweight two-piece sets, these pieces are comfortable for long flights but polished enough to wear straight to your destination without requiring a major outfit change.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Lightweight and breathable, linen is perfect for hot days at the park or beach, but this pair is polished enough for weekend brunch or a backyard cookout.—
Jacquelyn McGilvray,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE trimmed their holdings of US Treasurys in March by nearly $17 billion, as the Iran conflict hit crude exports, their key source of dollar income.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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Some limbs were trimmed from the large trees that provide shade.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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All mulch should be raked back at least six inches and should never be allowed to make contact with wood siding or door/window framing.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 May 2026
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Lateef sheepishly raked his hand through his hair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Flight 12, however, the company planed to return Super Heavy a soft splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico rather than risk a recovery mishap that could damage the pad on the first flight of brand-new hardware.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
23 May 2026
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The rough edges have been planed down, the cold chased out.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Smoothed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothed. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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