SMOOTHES Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

smooths

verb

variants also smoothes

present tense third-person singular of smooth

as in facilitates

to free from obstruction or difficulty a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

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as in flattens

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 rubs

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 smooths Red algae extract draws moisture deep into the skin while adenosine, a naturally occurring component of skin that supports collagen production, simultaneously smooths, soothes, and reduces the appearance of wrinkles over time. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 13 June 2026 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 Medium compression smooths the waist, hips, and thighs, while a pull-aside gusset simplifies bathroom breaks. —

Malia Griggs, Glamour, 4 June 2026 Its carbon fiber bodywork includes a 'double bubble' roofline, which lowers overall height without impacting head room, and smooths airflow and drag. —

New Atlas, 3 June 2026 Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions. —

Richard Brody, New Yorker, 29 May 2026 With the nurturing Moon highlighting your 7th House of Partnership, a supportive trine to jovial Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication smooths important conversations. —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026 Then time smooths the edges, and reunions are fueled more by nostalgia than inspiration. —

Steve Appleford, SPIN, 29 May 2026

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The company’s product line of unmanned aircraft systems and cruise missiles is based on a common architecture which facilitates cross platform integration.

— Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 15 June 2026
The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.

— Max Zahn, ABC News, 15 June 2026