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1
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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2
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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3
as in polishes
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
Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
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Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
LetsJoli Wireless Push-Up Bra, $18 with coupon This comfortable bra stays put and smooths your skin without digging into it.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Pequi oil helps restore moisture and add shine, aloe vera smooths frizz and hydrates, and açai extract delivers antioxidants for healthier-looking strands.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Trust smooths adoption curves, drives customer engagement, helps attract top talent, and increasingly, keeps businesses on the right side of regulation.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premieres in Venice this evening.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
LetsJoli Wireless Push-Up Bra, $18 with coupon This comfortable bra stays put and smooths your skin without digging into it.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Pequi oil helps restore moisture and add shine, aloe vera smooths frizz and hydrates, and açai extract delivers antioxidants for healthier-looking strands.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 Sep. 2025
Trust smooths adoption curves, drives customer engagement, helps attract top talent, and increasingly, keeps businesses on the right side of regulation.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premieres in Venice this evening.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
Verb
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Cate then rises to the occasion and facilitates their ultimate escape, with Sam (Asa Germann) even joining them along the way.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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Skulls retract and flatten as their musculature facilitates more expressive faces.—
Harmon Siegel,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Mastery flattens when progress never feels enough.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This two-way exchange not only bridges generational divides but also flattens traditional hierarchies.—
Ernestine Siu
Shreya Ghosal,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Packed with squalane, coconut, and avocado oil, the product restores moisture and eases discomfort.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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Many people claim that dark chocolate eases the pain, and studies support these claims.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The style’s key color is a bright Varsity Maize yellow, which coats the entirety of the upper’s nubuck base.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Oct. 2025
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The pureed corn mixture is buttery, savory, and surprisingly decadent despite having only a small amount of dairy, The corn's natural sugars add an edge of sweetness to the sauce; the sauce coats the pasta like an Alfredo and matches its richness but is not as cheesy as an Alfredo.—
Elizabeth Mervosh,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The main hatch is already open, a small mercy for my purposes, and my torchlight shines back on a wooden ladder, paint worn in the centre of each rung where the crew’s footsteps buffed it away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jaxson Dart shines, Cam Skattebo rampages on TNF Dart met the moment on Thursday night, passing for 195 yards and one touchdown on 25 attempts while rushing for 58 and another score.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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