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also smoothes
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as in facilitates
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in flattens
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps
the workers smoothed the surface of the concrete before letting it dry
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as in rubs
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
used fine sandpaper to smooth the face of the wood
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Recent Examples of smooths
Niacinamide brightens the look of dark circles, while adenosine smooths the appearance of wrinkles over time.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Plus, blurs pores, smooths texture, and keeps your makeup intact for 12 hours.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
As connection-building Venus activates your 3rd House of Communication, your inventive approach smooths discussions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The morning may feel more somber and reflective, yet by midday, the vibe smooths into something more cooperative and actionable.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Star ingredients sweet almond oil — which locks in moisture and smooths the cuticle — and strengthening rice protein help to fortify strands and create shinier, healthier curls.
—Eden Stuart, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Sweeping slightly melts and smooths the ice, reducing friction so that the stone travels farther and curls less.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Removing peach fuzz further smooths the appearance of your facial skin and can help makeup apply more easily and evenly without caking to hair.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 22 Mar. 2026
Plus, blurs pores, smooths texture, and keeps your makeup intact for 12 hours.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026
As connection-building Venus activates your 3rd House of Communication, your inventive approach smooths discussions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
The morning may feel more somber and reflective, yet by midday, the vibe smooths into something more cooperative and actionable.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Star ingredients sweet almond oil — which locks in moisture and smooths the cuticle — and strengthening rice protein help to fortify strands and create shinier, healthier curls.
—Eden Stuart, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
Sweeping slightly melts and smooths the ice, reducing friction so that the stone travels farther and curls less.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The formula locks in moisture, restores the skin barrier, and smoothes wrinkles.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Removing peach fuzz further smooths the appearance of your facial skin and can help makeup apply more easily and evenly without caking to hair.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
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Yet the Strait of Hormuz facilitates transport for an array of supplies beyond oil, threatening to also drive up prices for products ranging from groceries to smartphones, some supply-chain analysts told ABC News.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This facilitates the core body temperature drop that is related to certain stages of sleep associated with good sleep quality.—
Richard A. Lovett,
Outside,
19 Mar. 2026
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Robby’s pivot is, of course, intentional, a way for The Pitt to highlight how burnout flattens committed frontline workers into people who simply can’t do it anymore.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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Like the space bags of infomercials past, this more aesthetic option flattens almost completely, leaving plenty of room for potential souvenirs.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Mar. 2026
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Give him lots of treats and belly rubs!—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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It can be added to marinades, soups, sauces, rubs, and is often on the table to be added to whatever dish is being served.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2026
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The Echo Spot shaves it down even further to a half-sphere and adds a handy little touch screen for visual information.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps this shaves off sharp edges around any conversation.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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The process polishes the gentle bonhomie that promises to transform even the smallest silences into celebrations.—
Archie Forde,
Pitchfork,
6 Mar. 2026
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Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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The third round of voting trims the field to four restaurants.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
25 Mar. 2026
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The Yale Repertory Theatre is using a 2019 adaptation by Frank Galati, which takes the standard Derek Prouse translation which has been around nearly as long as Ionesco original French script and trims it judiciously for maximum theatrical impact.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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Unlike heavier foundations that can settle into fine lines or emphasize texture, this lightweight formula delivers sheer coverage that evens skin tone while doubling as daily sun protection, too.—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, collagen, and sodium hyaluronate (a sister to hyaluronic acid), the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Nov. 2025
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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