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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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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Verb
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Its main ingredient, chebula, is a potent antioxidant that smooths and brightens skin.—
Christina Butan,
InStyle,
8 June 2026 -
The leggings mold to your body with a compressive fit that shapes and smooths your legs and midsection without being so tight you can’t breathe.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
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Sheila rubs her thumb over one of the charms on her bracelet.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 May 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
4 June 2026
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Sheer jelly polishes create a seamless ombré effect.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
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“Smoothens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothens. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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