smoothened

verb

past tense of smoothen
1
as in smoothed
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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2
as in polished
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together

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  1. smoothed
  2. polished
  3. rubbed
Verb
  • 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
Definition of smoothed
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  • Italian Wedding Soup Speaking of proposals, this classic soup is polished enough to serve at a wedding, but homey enough for a weeknight.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
  • White musk rounds everything out with a clean, airy finish, leaving the fragrance polished and inviting without becoming too heady.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of polished
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  • 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
  • Tragedy, humor and scientific interest rubbed shoulders as Atlanta turned out Thursday night to view the astral spectacle which sent 261 stars streaking across the heavens.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026
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“Smoothened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothened. Accessed 8 Sep. 2026.

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