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
Verb
  • The jeans have a soft touch and are enhanced with the brand’s Sculpted Slimming Technology that smooths and lifts.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026
  • The researchers addressed this issue by applying a special ultra-thin coating that smooths the surface without changing the customized shape of the lens.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of smooths
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  • Edward rubs his lamb with turmeric, Aleppo chile powder, salt and pepper.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • The nurse rubs circles on her lower back, clucking at the struggle of turning the pregnant body to the side like a lopsided gourd.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of rubs
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  • 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
  • Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
Definition of polishes
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“Smoothens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothens. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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