as in facilitating
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as in accelerating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in flattening
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 polishing
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 smoothing
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Even better, many leave-in conditioners and hair milks not only boast hair-smoothing benefits, but also heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Hospitals that implemented smoothing elective admissions have reported millions of dollars in additional annual revenue.
—Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Plus, its skin-smoothing finish makes for great prep underneath your foundation.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The luxurious Insolent Youth Serum works by deeply hydrating, smoothing fine lines, boosting skin regeneration and fighting signs of aging.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
They’re made with the brand’s signature 360-degree smoothing panel design and gentle compression for comfy, easy-to-wear bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Scrape batter into prepared baking sheet and, using a medium offset spatula, gently spread to edges, smoothing surface.
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
Even better, many leave-in conditioners and hair milks not only boast hair-smoothing benefits, but also heat protection.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2026
Hospitals that implemented smoothing elective admissions have reported millions of dollars in additional annual revenue.
—Eugene Litvak, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
The end result is a lotion that hydrates while also preventing breakouts and smoothing rough texture over time.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
Plus, its skin-smoothing finish makes for great prep underneath your foundation.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
The luxurious Insolent Youth Serum works by deeply hydrating, smoothing fine lines, boosting skin regeneration and fighting signs of aging.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Additionally, the screen uses auto-smoothing flex glass, which is resistant to deformation and better able to recover its original shape.
—Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 17 Mar. 2026
They’re made with the brand’s signature 360-degree smoothing panel design and gentle compression for comfy, easy-to-wear bottoms.
—Melony Forcier, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothing
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This joint venture bridges that gap — facilitating structured capital for creative talent who otherwise would not be able to bring their projects to life.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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Strong and Fudd both struggled in the first half of Sunday’s 70-52 victory at Dickies Arena, but Quinonez did everything for UConn until the superstars hit their stride, from securing defensive boards to knocking down 3-pointers to facilitating opportunities for her teammates.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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For years, companies have been flattening their organizations and cutting down middle management.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Experts say the Treasury yield curve is flattening, though, which could mean longer-term rates will start to win out in the near future.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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After 10 to 20 passes, repeat the same process on the ceramic polishing rods, if the sharpener has them.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Mar. 2026
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The program acts almost like a navigation map for individuals intent on entering the sector, from polishing resumes to grasping industry dynamics.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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With the war in Iran sending oil prices soaring, consumers under even more economic pressure may not be lured back by PepsiCo shaving less than a dollar off a snack bag.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Show off naturally curly hair without as much maintenance by shaving the sides with a close, short cut.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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My hands are almost rubbing [the ground] sometimes.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The slightly higher cut helps prevent sneakers from rubbing your ankle or the top of your foot.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets and strains power supply in the South Asian nation.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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After trimming the board’s budget for 2026, Meta plans to further reduce funding in 2027 and 2028, and potentially stop paying for it entirely after that, Platformer reports.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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The wood jambs supporting your front and back entryways can quickly get coated with pollen during springtime, and mowing and raking the lawn kicks up dust and dirt that settles along the frame.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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Matt McLain added muscle, is now raking On the one hand, McLain adding a dozen pounds of muscle in the offseason seems like an unambiguously positive development.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The under-$10 serum is formulated with 2 percent multimolecular hyaluronic acid and Matrixyl 3000 peptide, a combination of ingredients that quenches the skin while smoothening wrinkles and firming crepey areas.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Smoothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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