as in facilitating
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1
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
Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s designed with side-smoothing panels, separated cups, and wide, adjustable straps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
That job is not uncommon to a traditional home build, but with the 3D printing machine, the manner of applying and smoothing the outer base layer was far from ordinary.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Dampening your hair not only ensures better curls but also adds the benefit of smoothing frizz.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The jeans’ gap-proof waistband, stomach-smoothing technology, high-rise fit perfect for layering over bodysuits, and chic black hue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
This grooming mitt is great for smoothing fur and reducing shedding.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Get your baker friend a full-sized one for smoothing buttercream over cakes, and a mini one for more precise tasks.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
It’s designed with side-smoothing panels, separated cups, and wide, adjustable straps.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
That job is not uncommon to a traditional home build, but with the 3D printing machine, the manner of applying and smoothing the outer base layer was far from ordinary.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.
—Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025
Hyaluronic acid attracts and retains moisture within each hair fiber, glycerin locks in hydration while smoothing the cuticle, and dimethicone helps detangle and create a sleek, polished finish.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
Dampening your hair not only ensures better curls but also adds the benefit of smoothing frizz.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2025
The jeans’ gap-proof waistband, stomach-smoothing technology, high-rise fit perfect for layering over bodysuits, and chic black hue.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
This grooming mitt is great for smoothing fur and reducing shedding.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothing
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Additionally, the program aims to amplify the global influence of Shanghai Fashion Week, by facilitating exchanges between international creative communities.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
5 Nov. 2025
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The company’s wider footprint in India includes two APM Terminals across Pipavav and Mumbai’s Jawaharlal Nehru Port, facilitating throughput of over 3 million containers every year.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Curves plotting model performance against size have begun flattening out.—
James Somers,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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With a combination down and feather fill, this pillow is supportive but not firm, still allowing a sink-down feeling without flattening completely.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
31 Oct. 2025
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Its style was in many ways a refinement of the final run of Diablos, smoothing and polishing the old car’s edges while adding strength and modernity to the design.—
Will Sabel Courtney,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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At one point, convinced that one of the screenwriters who was on set polishing the script was leaking information to Weinstein, Scorsese rushed into the office and flung his desk out the window.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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And the only questions she's getting asked are about shaving her head.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Another unit in Tsuen Wan, a residential neighborhood in the New Territories, was sold at a loss of $142,000, shaving 40% off the original price, according to local news reports.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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That also includes light touch on your scalp from brushing your hair, the sensation of rubbing a blanket over your body, or feeling a breeze brush against your skin.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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There seemed to be little ambiguity as to the nature of their connection, as Curtis was spotted rubbing the actress' shoulders, and Aniston was later seen with her hand in his hand.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Nov. 2025
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Tidy it up, trimming off any leggy, weak winter growth.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Nov. 2025
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Arrange soaked ladyfingers in a single layer in bottom of an 8-inch square baking dish, trimming or breaking ladyfingers as needed to fit.—
Amanda Holstein,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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In addition to raking the traps, the greenskeeper at the country club also hired McConaughey to hunt the armadillos that were wreaking havoc on the greens of the golf course.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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This will improve your ability to perform daily tasks like reaching the back seat of your car to grab an object, shoveling snow, or raking leaves.—
Jenny McCoy,
Outside,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Magellano’s Dual Mode Hull, a signature feature that has been on the vessels since the series started, is a semi-planing hull with a vertical bow.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
8 Sep. 2025
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Besides the Cool Springs location, the brand is also planing to open stores at Opry Mills and West Town Mall in Knoxville this fall.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Smoothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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