as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Both raise questions about how smoothly Tesla’s remote intervention system handles edge cases during real-world testing.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Outcome Two The company continues operating smoothly.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The beginning of her pregnancy was going smoothly.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Each bag is made with a hardside exterior that can handle the chaos of baggage claim, plus they’re fitted with four smooth spinner wheels to navigate through the airport smoothly.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The pace is extremely intense, and outfits that prevent people from climbing the steps smoothly can bring the entire flow to a halt.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The ride itself seemed to go smoothly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 May 2026
Outcome Two The company continues operating smoothly.
—Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Lady Louise, who is studying English at St Andrew’s University in Scotland, has been helping ensure that the four-day show goes smoothly and has a good royal turnout.
—Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 14 May 2026
The beginning of her pregnancy was going smoothly.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Each bag is made with a hardside exterior that can handle the chaos of baggage claim, plus they’re fitted with four smooth spinner wheels to navigate through the airport smoothly.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
These models shift smoothly between firmness levels.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 13 May 2026
The pace is extremely intense, and outfits that prevent people from climbing the steps smoothly can bring the entire flow to a halt.
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2026
The ride itself seemed to go smoothly.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The button-down works effortlessly with linen pants or over a swimsuit, while the relaxed shorts pair easily with tanks, tees, or lightweight sweaters for travel days.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Andie MacDowell is effortlessly chic in a light blue sundress and sunglasses during the 79th annual Cannes Film Festival on May 13.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
Adverb
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What could have easily made for an overwrought and even tragic read, however, is presented with a surprisingly light touch.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Subsequent throws easily carried the flaming spear upwards of 60 feet away.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 May 2026
Adverb
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Though the shoot was short and the heat was hot, Gray says being surrounded by talented, dedicated actors made the rest of it pretty easy.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
11 May 2026
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For those worried how this will affect Scheana her reality career, breathe easy.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
Adverb
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Staff greet guests quickly and efficiently, and luggage disappears upstairs within minutes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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But businesses can do more to use plastic efficiently and minimally.—
Sammy Duda,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adverb
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One person with whom Djena can speak freely is Langston; the two have kept in touch.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Unlike his previous installation of monumental titanium figures in the chapel’s long, narrow layout, this exhibition creates a more balanced environment, allowing visitors to move more freely through the space.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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