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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There are some great deals on leave-in conditioner and hair masks, too, like this smoothing formula from L’Oréal Paris, plus strand-thickening formulas that can help add density and control shedding in thinning areas. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 7 Oct. 2026 When styling this haircut, use a smoothing serum or oil, which will come in handy after the hair is dry. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026 Beyond their precise sizing, I was impressed by the fabric’s smoothing technology. — Ruby McAuliffe, InStyle, 26 Sep. 2026 Also hard at work are ectoin and panthenol, which are rockstars for reducing inflammation, smoothing texture, and, similarly to beta-glucan, forming a protective seal over your skin to keep moisture in and external stressors out. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Designed specifically for the neck and décolletage, thai smoothing cream uses retinol to reverse signs of aging. — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2026 Saltair’s refill pods lean on BHAs and zinc ricinoleate to tackle odor while smoothing skin — a skincare-crossover pitch that reframes deodorant as part of a beauty routine rather than a utilitarian purchase. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 These include load smoothing, low-voltage ride-through, demand response and grid stabilization. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothing

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The referendums aimed at facilitating future Democratic gerrymanders in Maryland and New York could easily fail.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors accused Maduro and Flores of protecting traffickers, facilitating cocaine shipments and benefiting financially from narcotics operations.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitating

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Lighting director Frédéric Dorieux has said that the team aims for light that is soft, even, and full without flattening the face.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026
And there are no placards festooned with Motel 6 and Starbucks logos, flattening the American landscape into a homogeneous blur.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of flattening

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There may have been a time when hosting a holiday dinner meant pulling out every platter, polishing the silver, and making sure there were enough wine glasses for a small army.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2026
The Duchess of Edinburgh even got hands-on experience shaping and polishing a quartz gemstone.

— Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of polishing

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Some top sellers in personal care include the cult classic Herbal Essences shampoo and conditioner sets, Gilette's clean-shaving ComfortGlide razors, and Colgate Optic White toothpaste for a brighter smile.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
After finally shaving his beard off, Colbert concluded the interview by gifting Kimmel something special from his show.

— Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shaving

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Some of these practices have been reported on before, such as rubbing deodorant against colored pages from magazines to make eye shadow.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
The bigger claim making the rounds, that a few minutes of face rubbing can quiet your body’s stress response, is where dermatologists urge a little caution.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of rubbing

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Rather than trimming that weight, Fukushima's lab asked whether anything needed to be worn at all.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
Spectator interference became the ruling, and Volpe was awarded an RBI double that scored Lombard from first base, trimming Tampa Bay's lead to 4-3.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026