as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Your calm presence makes agreements work smoothly.
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Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Her duties include reviewing police reports, making notes and checking grammar — steady, meticulous work that keeps the station running smoothly.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Driving habits can help reduce costs The top advice for drivers looking to save at the pump is to obey the speed limit and drive smoothly, according to Consumer Reports.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The top advice for drivers looking to save at the pump is to obey the speed limit and drive smoothly, according to Consumer Reports.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The main blade can be smoothly deployed with a one-hand opening mechanism.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 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, 27 Mar. 2026
Cristobal and Marquis both smoothly convey the taboos of intimate female relationships in a period-style framework.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2026
Document decisions so next week’s tasks start smoothly.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2026
Her duties include reviewing police reports, making notes and checking grammar — steady, meticulous work that keeps the station running smoothly.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Driving habits can help reduce costs The top advice for drivers looking to save at the pump is to obey the speed limit and drive smoothly, according to Consumer Reports.
—Matthew Daly, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2026
The top advice for drivers looking to save at the pump is to obey the speed limit and drive smoothly, according to Consumer Reports.
—Matthew Daly, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
The main blade can be smoothly deployed with a one-hand opening mechanism.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 28 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, 27 Mar. 2026
Cristobal and Marquis both smoothly convey the taboos of intimate female relationships in a period-style framework.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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Free People’s spring offering that just does that with romantic, effortlessly layerable staples that feel fresh for now—yet timeless enough to wear on repeat.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2026
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Luka Doncic effortlessly scored his league-leading 14th 40-point game of the season, 43 points and seven assists.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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That’s easily the highest figure among the 11 counties in the Charlotte metro region.—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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The ingredients in mayonnaise — an emulsion of oil, eggs and acid (lemon juice or vinegar) — can easily replace those individual components in cake batter, especially chocolate cake where the cocoa powder can mask any hint of mayonnaise.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All through the years in between, his willful yet easy-looking dominance carried his game to new heights of public enthusiasm, the sight of a charming, unmatchable demigod inspiring millions of ordinary Americans to hit the links.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Henderson Ave Dry White The Riesling grapes that make up 100% of this easy-drinking white from Henderson Ave are sourced from Miranda Vineyard in Dundee Hills, Oregon.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Black soldier fly larvae efficiently break down organic waste into nutrient-rich compost, which is then used as a sustainable feed for chickens and fish.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Just six of those came in the second half and the Bruins took better care of the ball while running their offense more efficiently, but sloppy play and frustration have flared up despite the Bruins’ veteran leadership.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The meeting was private, and no cameras were allowed, so attendees could speak freely.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Who would allow potentially billions of people to post freely if every word could open up the possibility of a lawsuit against the platform?—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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