smoothens

verb

present tense third-person singular of smoothen
1
as in smooths
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 rubs
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. smooths
  2. rubs
  3. polishes
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  • Unlike a traditional body lotion, the moisturizer’s lightweight, milky texture softens skin, smooths rough patches, and relieves dryness sans the greasy film.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Essentially, the toothpaste gently smooths the area around the scratch, dulling its appearance—much like a gentle polish.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • My colleague counters that to do so rubs salt in the wound, and that the loser is the one to first contact the winner with congratulations.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
  • By the end of the nineteenth century, health tourists could easily travel to Davos, in the east of Switzerland, where the mountain vistas were more dramatic and newer treatments, such as chest rubs with marmot fat, awaited.
    — D. T. Max, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rubs
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  • While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.
    — Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
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