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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
These pants are available in a petite-friendly 29-inch inseam and feature a wide contour waistband that smooths you out.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The Libra moon meeting Venus smooths everything over.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
The Libra moon meeting Venus smooths everything over.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
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Integrative regions such as the temporal poles and insular cortex allow both positive and negative events to fit together, potentially into a framework that facilitates long-term well-being.—
Anthony Vaccaro,
Scientific American,
29 Oct. 2025
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The nearly $50 million grant given Monday for the construction and development of the facility was funded by the Minnesota Forward Fund, which facilitates private investment that supports business attraction and expansion in existing and new industries in Minnesota.—
Mars King,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Mastery flattens when progress never feels enough.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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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
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Rashee Rice offers another layer to this offense, which eases the burden on Mahomes’ legs and makes every other target better.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to local belief, sending a lantern upward helps cleanse a person’s spirit and eases their misfortunes, clearing the path for good luck in the coming year.—
Sarah Buder,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
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The video shows the pup lounging around in various positions in a home setting, from asleep on the floor and over a blanket to playing with a dog toy and lying on the floor with her legs in the air as a hand rubs her belly.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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For a deeper dive into DeRose-Broeckert’s findings about how deer perceive scrapes and rubs, head over to NDA.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
16 Oct. 2025
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Continue until the solution makes a paste and coats the entire surface of the tub.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
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When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, Route 100 shines particularly brightest (both literally and figuratively) in the fall, when the trees lining the road light up with brilliant fall colors.—
Megan Margulies,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Cooper opened up to PEOPLE about how Deliver Me from Nowhere shines a light on the musician's struggles with mental health.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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