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as in sophisticated
having or showing very polished and worldly manners
a smooth salesman of expensive jewelry
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2
as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
it should be smooth going from this point on
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
a smooth skating rink
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as in calm
free from emotional or mental agitation
his smooth disposition and leadership qualities lend themselves well to the position
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as in to facilitate
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in to shave
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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as in to polish
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smooth
Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
With smoother, more effective hydrodynamics, the propellers are claimed to offer up to 30% better fuel efficiency than a traditional propeller while also cutting noise and vibration.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Ankara has taken steps toward forming the commission, while the DEM and Ocalan have said that legal assurances and certain mechanisms were needed to smooth the PKK’s transition into democratic politics.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 July 2025
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Adjective
And, the shifting is much smoother in the 2025 when going from electric to (internal combustion engine).
—Jamie L. Lareau, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
With smoother, more effective hydrodynamics, the propellers are claimed to offer up to 30% better fuel efficiency than a traditional propeller while also cutting noise and vibration.
—New Atlas, 30 July 2025
Verb
But the boycott wound up smoothing the path for a controversial Florida nominee.
—Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Ankara has taken steps toward forming the commission, while the DEM and Ocalan have said that legal assurances and certain mechanisms were needed to smooth the PKK’s transition into democratic politics.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooth
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Lindsay Lohan is sharing her frustrations about how growing up in the public eye pigeonholed her from playing more sophisticated roles.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
2 Aug. 2025
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Over the course of this engaging book, her illustrations grow more sophisticated, more assured—leaving readers with a portrait of the hobbyist as an emerging artist.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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Experts say there are no easy answers to this crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
31 July 2025
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Turning the tradition of home hair braiding into one without pain, the culture of Black hair can finally be easy.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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Later, after Hankison was sentenced, The Courier Journal counted at least 10 police cruisers parked outside the courthouse, although the situation remained calm.—
Josh Wood,
The Courier-Journal,
23 July 2025
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As more people seek healing, the conversation has shifted toward calm approaches to managing intense feelings.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 July 2025
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This facilitates an identity shift from being an over-spender who is bad with money to a successful saver and investor.—
Joyce Marter,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Deep breathing also facilitates a more meditative state for your brain, allowing your body to feel more alive and present.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
31 July 2025
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For trial, Black suggested that Alvarez shave his mustache to detract from the officer’s rough-guy image.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
22 July 2025
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July 9 was the first of three days in which a millisecond or more could be shaved off the clock on account of how the moon's position relative to Earth is influencing our planet's rotation.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Many Point Loma sailors are spending the short offseason competing with club teams to polish their skills.—
Noah Perkins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Aug. 2025
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Unlike ultra-wide, frumpy, or super skinny styles, Lakshmi’s jeans are comfortable enough for daytime explorations yet polished enough to wear to dinner and cocktails.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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The maxi gown featured a relaxed turtleneck, a bold red lily print and graceful draping down the length of her body.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
21 July 2025
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With sculpted foliage and large, graceful blooms, Japanese anemones make a lovely tall groundcover or masing in mixed borders.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 July 2025
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Looking for their environmental DNA in scales, slime or skin cells that living beings shed all the time is a simpler way, Workman said.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Part of Trump’s electoral successes have been cemented on his ability to deliver very simple political promises.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
23 July 2025
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“Smooth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooth. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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