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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven

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Recent Examples of smoothen Players aren’t there to develop in labs and hit the ground running once the edges have smoothened. Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025 But as the temperature drops, the kinetic energy of the incoming gas smoothens the filamentary structure, resulting in the fluffy cloud. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 Carlsberg’s deal followed PepsiCo’s agreement to waive the change-of-control clause over Britvic’s bottling operations, which helped smoothen the deal after its earlier rejection. Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 8 July 2024 But one’s entire understanding of self-regulation is altered when every governing system of your life, and your children’s lives, is smoothened and tempered by vast stores of capital. Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024 Retinoids may smoothen fine lines, wrinkles, and even dark age spots. Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023 The cream is also formulated with enzymes and lipids that promote cell turnover, giving your skin a healthy glow and smoothening your overall complexion. Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothen
Verb
  • Glycerin and panthenol help smooth and soften, while plant extracts like prickly pear support healthy-looking texture and shine.
    Malia Griggs, Glamour, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The utility is also supporting emerging business models like charging-as-a-service, rideshare electrification, and curbside charging, while engaging with key stakeholders like the Taxi & Limousine Commission and city permitting agencies to smooth the path forward.
    Stacy Noblet, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The usual approach looks like this: find the job, polish your resume, hit apply, and hope for the best.
    Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Under Ledru, Tiffany is polishing the brand by linking its legacy to the now.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • This is an effective way to acknowledge foresight without rubbing it in, says Malka Shaw, a licensed clinical social worker in Nutley, N.J.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 30 Apr. 2025
  • But the act of gently rubbing castor oil into the abdomen may be soothing.
    Justin Laube, EverydayHealth.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Smoothen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothen. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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