as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
This alignment allows energy to flow more smoothly through the material, significantly increasing thermal conductivity.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Then the graceful roll of the ball with his studs smoothly took him past another two to shoot at goal.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The rally and march held on the Common and then through Boston Public Garden largely went smoothly.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
For the landscaping team, this plan eliminates guesswork, minimizes mid-project changes, and keeps the entire process running smoothly.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sdao settled down in the third inning, striking out the first two batters before getting out of the inning smoothly.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
But his sophomore appearance at the 2022 Beijing Games didn’t go quite as smoothly.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Grabbing a meal before hitting the gaming floor or refueling between sessions keeps the night moving smoothly.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Whether climbing Lookout Mountain or cruising through Golden’s downtown streets, the Maverick adapts smoothly and confidently.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Mar. 2026
Then the graceful roll of the ball with his studs smoothly took him past another two to shoot at goal.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The rally and march held on the Common and then through Boston Public Garden largely went smoothly.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
For the landscaping team, this plan eliminates guesswork, minimizes mid-project changes, and keeps the entire process running smoothly.
—Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sdao settled down in the third inning, striking out the first two batters before getting out of the inning smoothly.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
But his sophomore appearance at the 2022 Beijing Games didn’t go quite as smoothly.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Grabbing a meal before hitting the gaming floor or refueling between sessions keeps the night moving smoothly.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Whether climbing Lookout Mountain or cruising through Golden’s downtown streets, the Maverick adapts smoothly and confidently.
—Sponsored Content, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The relaxed fit creates an effortlessly cool vibe, which is only further enhanced by the jacket’s details, including the spread collar and scalloped eyelet hem.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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With layers that start below the chin and frame your face so flattering, this hairstyle is supposed to exude the self-assurance and effortlessly chic attitude of the quintessential 1990s model cuts (think Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer).—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Despite the full skirt, midi-length, and corset-style top, which give it a formal look, the cotton dress was easily my most comfortable outfit, particularly since the brand designed it to be worn bra-free.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 Mar. 2026
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Designed for small patios, balconies, and gardens, the three-piece set includes a weather-resistant oval table and two chairs that easily tuck into nooks and tight corners.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Neil Sedaka, an irrepressible songsmith who parlayed his compositional skills into pop stardom during the height of the Brill Building era in the 1960s and later staged an easy-listening comeback in the 1970s, has died at age 86.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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The ceramic nonstick coating makes cleanup easy.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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Developers design homes based on what's trendy now and what can be built efficiently—not necessarily what's interesting or reflective of buyers' values.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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Ask for advice on how to handle your responsibilities efficiently.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Having multiple players capable of adapting to various roles allows Hayes the flexibility to fill a roster and make tactical changes more freely.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Minnetonka head coach Sean Goldsworthy freely admits to pushing his team hard during regular-season practices.—
Frank Rajkowski,
Twin Cities,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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