as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Atlanta companies and commuters have adapted to the inevitable traffic and congestion of the World Cup, finding ways to keep business flowing smoothly while allowing their employees to experience a unique opportunity.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
However, the rush to launch sites that look as slick as iPhone ads has not always gone smoothly.
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Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Its on-ear build unifies Siri and Google voice assistant shortcuts alongside multi-point connection gear to swap audio smoothly between devices.
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Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Shareholders are prepared for Dimon to finally hand over, but want it to be done as smoothly as possible.
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Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The game runs smoothly on PC with solid performance even during the busiest fights.
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Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Even packed with her belongings, the purse zips smoothly and doesn’t look bulky, which is a win for a mini bag.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Designed to dry quickly after getting wet, these sandals are a wardrobe must-have for island travel, moving smoothly from beach days to casual dinners.
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Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Phones use memory to keep apps running smoothly.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
1 July 2026
However, the rush to launch sites that look as slick as iPhone ads has not always gone smoothly.
—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
30 June 2026
Its on-ear build unifies Siri and Google voice assistant shortcuts alongside multi-point connection gear to swap audio smoothly between devices.
—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Shareholders are prepared for Dimon to finally hand over, but want it to be done as smoothly as possible.
—
Anirban Sen,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
The game runs smoothly on PC with solid performance even during the busiest fights.
—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
28 June 2026
Even packed with her belongings, the purse zips smoothly and doesn’t look bulky, which is a win for a mini bag.
—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Designed to dry quickly after getting wet, these sandals are a wardrobe must-have for island travel, moving smoothly from beach days to casual dinners.
—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
Phones use memory to keep apps running smoothly.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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Postwar fashion swung hard towards simplicity, and Chanel’s minimalism scaled effortlessly into that mood.
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And none of those stars are able to carry an awards campaign the way Domingo effortlessly has as a model talk show guest and permanent fixture on Best Dressed lists throughout the year.
Adverb
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Bear detractors may feel that Carmy is getting off too easily in this episode, and that the grace he’s shown is a bit too narratively convenient.
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Lightweight and easily portable, this cleaner can tackle stains in carpets as well as upholstered furniture, appliances and other surfaces.
Adverb
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Kaum, on the second floor of the beach club, is a top spot for traditional Indonesian recipes, while easy-going Ijen specializes in fresh oysters, prawn skewers and other beachy bites from lunch to well after dinner.
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Very delicate and moist, not to mention easy!
Adverb
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Protecting customers starts with managing infrastructure efficiently and delivering the investments already underway.
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At that level, air density has dropped by close to 40 percent, which wreaks havoc on an internal combustion engine, which needs oxygen to operate efficiently.
Adverb
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The official also said vessels can move freely in the strait.
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So for me, screenings where filmmakers can be present, see their films, show them to the audience, and speak freely about them are a truly special experience.
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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