as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
The pace was fast but organized, with a cast and crew experienced enough to keep production moving smoothly day after day.
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Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The museum is home to historic aircraft, space vehicles, and aviation artifacts, and volunteers like Connor help keep operations running smoothly.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Yet my own family’s experience reminded me that the complicated rules don’t always line up or work smoothly.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The funding will provide solid financial backing for the Zhihang-1 inaugural mission and ensure all pre-launch activities proceed smoothly, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Magnesium plays a crucial role in keeping your body running smoothly, from your muscles and nerves to your blood pressure and immune system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
Asian favorites — dumplings and yakitori, rice and ramen and bao buns — made those drinks go down even more smoothly.
—Connie Ogle
may 20, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
With things seemingly running much more smoothly?
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
The museum is home to historic aircraft, space vehicles, and aviation artifacts, and volunteers like Connor help keep operations running smoothly.
—Kennedy Cook, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Yet my own family’s experience reminded me that the complicated rules don’t always line up or work smoothly.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Our Top Sunscreens Under Makeup But a few strategic steps can prevent that from happening, like using a lightweight moisturizer and wearing a makeup-friendly SPF that absorbs quickly, dries down smoothly, and doesn’t leave behind a slick or tacky finish.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 May 2026
The funding will provide solid financial backing for the Zhihang-1 inaugural mission and ensure all pre-launch activities proceed smoothly, the company said.
—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Magnesium plays a crucial role in keeping your body running smoothly, from your muscles and nerves to your blood pressure and immune system.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 21 May 2026
Asian favorites — dumplings and yakitori, rice and ramen and bao buns — made those drinks go down even more smoothly.
—Connie Ogle
may 20, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
With things seemingly running much more smoothly?
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The classic court-style design blends sporty and timeless details in a way that feels effortlessly cool.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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Still, her figures’ blond-and-rose bodies continue to effortlessly capture our eye in their baby-doll come-hitherness.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
23 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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Every company measured sustainability differently, making comparisons impossible and greenwashing easy.—
Suvrat Dhanorkar,
The Conversation,
18 May 2026
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But fitting back in isn’t that easy.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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Look for consultants that are positioned to execute efficiently and deliver demonstrable, scalable results.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The project aims to help naval radars adapt faster during operations while sharing spectrum more efficiently with commercial networks, including 5G systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
18 May 2026
Adverb
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These residents wander freely, interact with one another and the environment, form friendships, spark rivalries, confess love, marry and even have children.—
Jason Bennett,
Arkansas Online,
24 May 2026
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As acidity rises during fermentation, these proteins stop floating freely and begin linking together into a microscopic network that traps water, fat and nutrients.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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