SMOOTHING Synonyms: 109 Similar and Opposite Words

smoothing 1 of 2

adjective

as in facilitating

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smoothing

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verb

present participle of smooth

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

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Energy storage systems such as batteries play a pivotal role in smoothing renewable intermittency by absorbing excess solar and wind generation and dispatching it when production dips. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 25 July 2026 At less than $30 apiece, the kit has two smoothing lotion bars and a chic bamboo canister for storage. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Its smoothing and soothing claims are most definitely valid, and so is its yummy fragrance. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026 The new schedule aligns with the National Women’s Soccer League, smoothing the process for player loans. — Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026 That was followed by the PUC approving ERCOT’s proposal on how to connect large electricity users such as AI data centers while protecting the reliability of the grid via provisions for LVRT and load smoothing. — Drew Robb, IEEE Spectrum, 16 July 2026 The brush actually needs to reach through the beautiful coat rather than simply smoothing the surface, Dench said. — Tanya Edwards, USA Today, 16 July 2026 They’re made from four-way stretch fabric and feature a wide 4-inch waistband with tummy-smoothing support, a modest 9-inch inseam, and front and back pockets for hands-free convenience. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 12 July 2026 The best eye creams for wrinkles minimize the appearance of fine lines while smoothing, firming, and hydrating your eye area. — Daley Quinn, Glamour, 9 July 2026

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The school’s multi-media rights partnership with Learfield is facilitating more of those precious over-the-cap NIL deals.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026
More neurons lead to greater flexibility in behavior, a characteristic that is likely facilitating Jimothy’s survival.

— Kelly Lambert, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

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In 2020, a massive storm called a derecho struck Iowa, producing hurricane-force winds and flattening over 10 million acres of corn and soybean fields.

— Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Startlingly, the strikes appeared to move in a geographical line from the northeast to the southwest, flattening whole neighborhoods in a way that suggested little differentiation between civilian and military structures.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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Try roasting it with olive oil and salt, sautéing it and adding it to a pasta or grain bowl, or shaving it with a vegetable peeler and adding the raw strips to a salad for some crunch.

— Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 20 July 2026
And while the results last much longer than shaving, each session typically takes more time, especially when treating larger areas like the legs.

— Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 July 2026