as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Sometimes, sparkling numbers don’t translate as smoothly to a true starting capacity.
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The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Villarreal shifts smoothly between characters, weaving an atmosphere of dread and wonder that lingers long after listening.
—Audiofile Magazine
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, issues related to your job and health will flow smoothly today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The items are needed to keep the household running smoothly, and a trip to the grocery store is warranted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
For a first show, the event ran remarkably smoothly; the only hiccup were the issues with the Instagram Live stream (which were never fully resolved).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
This seemingly simple assistance helps prevent boarding delays and keeps the process moving smoothly for an on-time departure.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Lead stores energy in batteries, shields against radiation, gives glass crystal its brilliance, and makes paint more luminous and cars run more smoothly.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Villarreal shifts smoothly between characters, weaving an atmosphere of dread and wonder that lingers long after listening.
—Audiofile Magazine
september 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
Fortunately, issues related to your job and health will flow smoothly today.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The items are needed to keep the household running smoothly, and a trip to the grocery store is warranted.
—Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
For a first show, the event ran remarkably smoothly; the only hiccup were the issues with the Instagram Live stream (which were never fully resolved).
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
The surfaces glide smoothly, even with just a few drops of water, and the knives came out sharp.
—Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
This seemingly simple assistance helps prevent boarding delays and keeps the process moving smoothly for an on-time departure.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The sweater’s hip-skimming length and relaxed cut result in a fit that feels effortlessly lived-in (not sloppy), while its wear-with-anything design is easy to style.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The effortlessly stylish travelers who breeze through terminals looking fresh.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Still, the two main budget bills easily passed both chambers and were sent to the governor before the Senate took up the marijuana tax legislation, taking the bite out of Hall's threat.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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But now, a new study in the journal Science has demonstrated how AI could be used to easily circumvent those biosafety processes.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The memory foam layers adjust to your sleep position, which makes falling asleep easy.—
Kristi Kellogg,
Architectural Digest,
5 Oct. 2025
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This easy-going pullover sweater has been purchased more than 400 times in the past few weeks alone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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The rapid development of artificial intelligence has reshaped expectations about how efficiently businesses can operate and what the working world will look like as a result.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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The 18-year-old logged just 14 minutes but filled the box score, posting 10 points, six rebounds, three assists and a block while shooting efficiently.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Martin Scorsese has always been an open book, a storyteller who has offered his autobiography freely and an auteur whose deepest philosophical themes have been recurring and explored in bold type.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Oct. 2025
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But as Abetti freely admits, there is a chasm between a brilliant idea and a lasting enterprise.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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