as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
It's got two magnetic rings on one end that attach to the back of your iPhone case smoothly, the leaker says.
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PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Sales figures, customer demographics, transaction histories, and the like flow smoothly through data pipelines.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Things have not gone smoothly at all, though, for Helsley and he's looked like one of the worst moves made by any team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
How are the reclining features and does the couch adjust into a reclining position smoothly?
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, the snow had melted by the time of the live event, allowing for everything to proceed as smoothly as possible.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
When used on real robots, BeyondMimic can handle different tasks like following set paths, being controlled with a joystick, and avoiding obstacles — smoothly combining human-like motions with real-world robot control.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Behind the scenes, more than 100 support staff handled charging logistics and everything else required to keep the record attempt running smoothly.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Sales figures, customer demographics, transaction histories, and the like flow smoothly through data pipelines.
—Douglas B. Laney, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Things have not gone smoothly at all, though, for Helsley and he's looked like one of the worst moves made by any team.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
How are the reclining features and does the couch adjust into a reclining position smoothly?
—Emily Hein, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Thankfully, the snow had melted by the time of the live event, allowing for everything to proceed as smoothly as possible.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finally, to ensure the doors are working smoothly, Sibley suggests applying high-quality car wax to the aluminum, buffing off the wax with a microfiber towel, and then finishing with a light coat of WD40 or Silicone spray on the rollers.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
When used on real robots, BeyondMimic can handle different tasks like following set paths, being controlled with a joystick, and avoiding obstacles — smoothly combining human-like motions with real-world robot control.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
Behind the scenes, more than 100 support staff handled charging logistics and everything else required to keep the record attempt running smoothly.
—New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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What struck me the most was how effortlessly the hotel manages to be both elevated and comfortable.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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Her son, maybe six or seven years old, could effortlessly hitch himself up to the top of the park’s lampposts.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
6 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The set comes with seven pumpkins in a variety of shapes and sizes to line up across the mantel, and can easily stand alone or be added to a full display with garlands and candles.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The fleece is plush without being thick, so it can be layered under jackets easily without overheating you.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Look no further than Brazil and India facing 50% tariffs while Russia gets off easy.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Twenty-first-century indie shaped the identities of many Millennials, but it’s now often talked about with pitying nostalgia—as the bygone style of hipsters with handlebar mustaches pretending to be countercultural while making easy-listening music for hotel lobbies.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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In fact, storage is becoming a crucial tool to meet peak demand, helping utilities and hyperscalers manage load efficiently.—
Ken Silverstein,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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According to Busch, keeping dryer vents clean, isn’t just a matter of being sanitary, but allows dryers to work efficiently and, more importantly, lowers the risk of fire.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Small plates are the stars at Purslane In an interview before the opening of Purslane, Kastman shared that her dream would be to one day peer into the dining room to see tables of guests freely dipping and dining from plates that spread across the table.—
Rachel Bernhard,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The former school employee spoke to NBC News on the condition of anonymity to speak freely about family issues.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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