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1
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
Without stabilization, handheld footage has a jittery, jumpy look, but Active Mode effectively smooths it out.
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PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
LetsJoli Wireless Push-Up Bra, $18 with coupon This comfortable bra stays put and smooths your skin without digging into it.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Trust smooths adoption curves, drives customer engagement, helps attract top talent, and increasingly, keeps businesses on the right side of regulation.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 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 premieres in Venice this evening.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
In addition to serving as a natural detangler, Bennett says that ACV smooths and softens the hair as well.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
Touch in Sol’s fan-favorite primer smooths skin with a lightweight, velvety finish that blurs the appearance of pores and grips onto makeup in place all day.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Whether powered by retinol or antioxidant-rich botanicals, each formula firms and smooths the delicate eye area—while calming agents like centella asiatica and panthenol help prevent irritation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
LetsJoli Wireless Push-Up Bra, $18 with coupon This comfortable bra stays put and smooths your skin without digging into it.
—Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
Trust smooths adoption curves, drives customer engagement, helps attract top talent, and increasingly, keeps businesses on the right side of regulation.
—Arafat Kabir, Forbes.com, 16 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 premieres in Venice this evening.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
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Anu Adedoyin Adasolum is the co-founder and CEO of Sabi, which facilitates commodity exports by connecting African producers, global buyers, and essential commodities through traceability technology.—
Anu Adedoyin Adasolum,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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This structural compatibility facilitates simultaneous quantum operations and permits smooth integration with current optical systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Oct. 2025
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In slow movements, each gunmetal gray robot grabs a towel by its corners, flattens it out, folds it twice, and deposits it into the basket.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Mastery flattens when progress never feels enough.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The single-button power control is a favorite feature of our reviewer Williams, as well as the fluffy optic cleaner head that cleans and polishes her hard floors.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
25 Sep. 2025
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Next, the gel polishes themselves had to work with the specific wavelengths of the Olive & June lamp.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Gua sha helps reduce puffiness and inflammation, improves blood circulation and lymphatic drainage, and eases tension, among other advantages.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Oct. 2025
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Its arrival eases the burden on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International, previously the only airport serving Mumbai, one of the world’s most populous cities.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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In one scene, Johnson’s character goes to the barber shop and shaves his hair.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Pro gaming mouse shaves off 24%, packing ultra-light speed and switches that keep up with endless gaming sessions without slowing you down.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Specifically, Byron’s enthusiasm for Guinness — the beer and the family — rubs him the wrong way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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Ray, grateful for the distraction, rubs my Lab behind his ears and tells me how much Michelle loved dogs.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Add pasta and remaining 2 tablespoon butter; cook, stirring and shaking skillet constantly, until a creamy sauce forms that coats the pasta, about 3 minutes, adding more reserved pasta water, 1/4 cup at a time, as needed.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
11 Oct. 2025
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When rice makes the journey from paddy to grocery store to your home, with a few stops along the way, the grains rub against each other, resulting in a layer of starch that coats the outside of each individual grain.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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The main hatch is already open, a small mercy for my purposes, and my torchlight shines back on a wooden ladder, paint worn in the centre of each rung where the crew’s footsteps buffed it away.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jaxson Dart shines, Cam Skattebo rampages on TNF Dart met the moment on Thursday night, passing for 195 yards and one touchdown on 25 attempts while rushing for 58 and another score.—
Andy Behrens,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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