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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 polishes
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
Infused with sustainably sourced argan oil and boosted with vitamin E, this lightweight formula smooths frizz and flyaways instantly while adding a glassy shine.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premiered in Venice this afternoon.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Rich in fatty acids and protective ceramides, its formula strengthens the cuticle, smooths frizz, and leaves fragile strands looking fuller and less brittle over time.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Motion Xcelerator predicts the movements between frames and smooths them out for enhanced picture clarity, while Color Booster delivers more high-contrast coloring to create a realistic viewing experience.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This protective layer smooths the cuticle — the surface layer of the hair strand — resulting in softer, shinier, more resilient hair — and less puffiness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
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
This powerful, multifaceted treatment smooths fine lines, firms the delicate skin around your lips and locks in moisture with a blend of hyaluronic acid, peptides and squalane.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Oliver Assayas’ topical drama The Wizard of the Kremlin, revolving around a scheming Russian spin doctor who smooths Vladimir Putin’s ascent to power in the 1990s, world premiered in Venice this afternoon.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Rich in fatty acids and protective ceramides, its formula strengthens the cuticle, smooths frizz, and leaves fragile strands looking fuller and less brittle over time.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 25 Aug. 2025
Motion Xcelerator predicts the movements between frames and smooths them out for enhanced picture clarity, while Color Booster delivers more high-contrast coloring to create a realistic viewing experience.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2025
This protective layer smooths the cuticle — the surface layer of the hair strand — resulting in softer, shinier, more resilient hair — and less puffiness.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, Refinery29, 12 Aug. 2025
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
This powerful, multifaceted treatment smooths fine lines, firms the delicate skin around your lips and locks in moisture with a blend of hyaluronic acid, peptides and squalane.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
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Holders are internationally recognized, especially within Commonwealth countries and the European Union—often via the EUR ING designation that facilitates cross-border practice among European nations.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Possessing both the hardware and the cloud platform also facilitates tighter integration, which could lead to efficiency improvements.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Toyota’s hybrid system is amongst the best and most efficient on the market, offering brisk, low-speed response thanks to electric torque, but at higher speeds, acceleration flattens out.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In the early sections, the author’s wry voice never flattens the meringue tips of Ruth’s childlike wonder.—
Book Marks
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 2025
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Plenty of brands already offer or are transitioning to TPO-free formulas that contain different photoinitiators (a chemical that makes gel polishes cure under a lamp instead of air-drying like regular polish) such as TPO-L, BAPO, or other resin initiators.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
5 Sep. 2025
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The vacuum has a fluffy optic cleaner head that not only cleans but also polishes hard floors.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Slack in the jobs market eases some of the Fed's concerns about fueling inflation with a rate cut.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those are the odds the Fed eases interest rates by at least a quarter-point in September, according to CME’s FedWatch.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Those varying responses often have an offsetting effect that shaves off the most extreme edges of the group’s volatility.—
Catherine Brock,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Accessories, colored extensions, and unique shaves all accentuate the beauty of natural hair to help anyone achieve the best natural hairstyles for curly hair.—
Ashley Alese Edwards,
Glamour,
26 Aug. 2025
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These lumps typically develop in areas of the body where the skin rubs together, and can be recurrent.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Today's their day for extra treats, belly rubs, and squirrel-chasing adventures at the park!—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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This finicky, formal style coats every page of the novel with an impressively even surface that doesn’t serve any deeper spiritual purpose.—
Hannah Gold,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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Simmer until mixture coats the back of a spoon, 1 minute.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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The new star shines because its surface is hot, but the energy fueling that luminosity percolates up from its core.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Below, a white light shines out from behind the casket.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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