as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Refine a process with a peer so everyone’s work runs more smoothly, or write down instructions for something others need to know.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Rocha provided a witness affidavit alleging their last visitation went smoothly and that the child appeared happy and secure in his presence.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Things were moving smoothly Saturday morning, with dozens of passengers at a time flowing through the security checkpoint.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Even with the extra precautions, everything went smoothly, van Boxtel said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The surrounding neighborhood reflects the spirit of Park City itself—bustling, historic, and approachable, yet smoothly connected to the nearby mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Plus, its advanced gray-scaling and DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that colors pop and transition smoothly throughout the screen.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
But like most things that sound too good to be true, there’s a catch, and how smoothly things unfold for a tourist in this rugged corner of the world depends on one’s trust, tolerance and patience.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Clear leadership roles help work continue smoothly and reduce unnecessary delays.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2026
Rocha provided a witness affidavit alleging their last visitation went smoothly and that the child appeared happy and secure in his presence.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
Things were moving smoothly Saturday morning, with dozens of passengers at a time flowing through the security checkpoint.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Even with the extra precautions, everything went smoothly, van Boxtel said.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The surrounding neighborhood reflects the spirit of Park City itself—bustling, historic, and approachable, yet smoothly connected to the nearby mountains.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2026
Plus, its advanced gray-scaling and DCI-P3 color gamut ensure that colors pop and transition smoothly throughout the screen.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026
But like most things that sound too good to be true, there’s a catch, and how smoothly things unfold for a tourist in this rugged corner of the world depends on one’s trust, tolerance and patience.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026
Clear leadership roles help work continue smoothly and reduce unnecessary delays.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The result is effortlessly chic, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the Lobby Bar—an understated name for such a striking space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Throw it on over your shoulders or belted at the waist for an unexpected accent that puts all the emphasis on the casual, but still remains effortlessly stylish.—
India Roby,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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For Lexus, their technology, safety and reliability easily top the charts nationwide as resale values continue to hold firm for the overall brand.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
19 Mar. 2026
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Neutral nail devotees can easily shift to a pastel yellow manicure—which plays just as nicely with your spring wardrobe as a classic pale pink.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
19 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But Present Nick is not about to go down that easy.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Mar. 2026
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Gnecco said getting rejections from potential partners and having a business concept that everyone may not understand doesn’t make life as a company executive easy.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Diabate registered three fouls in 31 minutes, using his time efficiently to post eight points, 13 rebounds and four assists.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Responding to these challenges requires systems capable of operating quickly and efficiently across the electromagnetic spectrum.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Smaller device, bigger impact The system runs on a rechargeable, long-lasting battery that can power the sleeve for up to eight hours on a single overnight charge, allowing users to move freely during therapy.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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The revelation surrounding Bradford’s past left Hodnik questioning how the repeat offender was allowed to walk the streets freely.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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