SMOOTHED Synonyms: 99 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothed

verb

past tense of smooth

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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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 Facilities that once smoothed a few weeks of timing now sometimes carry a portfolio for months, occasionally across an entire fundraising cycle. — Peter Doyle, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026 Attendees posed for selfies with our supermodel cover stars Anok Yai and Alex Consani, got their curls refreshed with Wella Professionals, and had their foreheads smoothed at VIP neuromodulator appointments. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 10 Sep. 2026 Once the surfaces were smoothed, these strong readings vanished, revealing that regions long believed to be fast lanes for ion transport were actually just microscopic valleys on the material’s surface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026 This treatment has noticeably brightened and smoothed my bags, however, thanks to its ingredient roster of retinol and other skin care superstars like the PDRN- and peptide-packed picks above. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 Missteps by the opposition also smoothed the path for the party’s ultimate takeover of the state. — Duncan McCargo, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2026 Over the course of a month, our testers smoothed these lotions all over their body, taking notes on ingredients, texture, and efficacy in addressing their skin concerns. — Mary Honkus, Glamour, 18 Aug. 2026 In Philadelphia, Abdalla parked a few blocks from the Liberty Bell, smoothed her hijab, and swapped her sneakers for high heels. — Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026 My father had been a projectionist briefly in the ’50s, and that smoothed my path into the union, which was a very closed union. — Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

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But after a stint in the minors with the Chicago White Sox organization at age 31 — facilitated by Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, who also owned the MLB franchise — the star guard returned to his first love.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
And without oversight from Washington, DC, an increasing number of states are looking to take action as experts fear a wave of gambling addiction, facilitated by a surge in interest for betting on platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

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In Lois Lowry’s dystopian novel The Giver, a world of human complexity has been flattened deliberately to remove the inconvenient excesses of emotion and feeling.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
What stayed with him was not just the gravity of their circumstances, but their refusal to be flattened by it.

— Riann Phillip, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flattened

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Hollidge and Eshaghpour were captivated by Frank’s use of straw, which becomes more or less lustrous depending on how hard it’s rubbed (bringing out the material’s natural silica) and can be dyed to achieve different hues.

— Jill Singer, Curbed, 23 Sep. 2026
The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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And that overall figure has been on a downward trend for the past several years as episode counts get shaved on series and major studios place fewer overall bets on movies or shows annually.

— Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
Colbert gifted Kimmel his Captain America shield, did a sketch-within-an-interview with his son impersonating a Kiwi police officer, and shaved for our amusement.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

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Channel her model-off-duty energy with a satin midi skirt, matching tank, and a pair of cowboy boots polished to a high shine.

— Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 23 Sep. 2026
The sculptures with images are polished in the center, creating mirrors that open up the space, resting on the floor and on the wall.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of polished

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The set includes two stoppers that measure 2 inches tall by 39 inches wide, which can be trimmed to fit under most standard-sized doors.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2026
Homeowners associations are known for rules about paint colors, fences and keeping the lawn trimmed.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of trimmed

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Where once most people raked their dry autumn leaves into a pile and burned them, now many use leaf blowers to just blow them away.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
After the seed is broadcast, the soil is gently raked so that only 10 to 15 percent of the grass seed is visible.

— Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026

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As for what’s next, the triplets have trips planed to visit their cousins in Miami before heading to Martha’s Vineyard for a large family gathering.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026
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