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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
The transparent, cooling, jelly-like formula features niacinamide, a form of vitamin B that smooths uneven texture and fades hyperpigmentation.
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Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
CeraVe’s Skin Renewing Retinol Serum smoothes and hydrates with a retinol formula that’s gentle on sensitive skin.
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Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Infused with squalane and vitamin E, the lightweight formula keeps mature skin from looking dry or cakey while creating a soft-focus finish that smooths and delivers a natural-looking, healthy glow.
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Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
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Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
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Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Connection, Credibility And Influence Are Lost AI smooths your voice into bland perfection.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Sophie Wirt,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
CeraVe’s Skin Renewing Retinol Serum smoothes and hydrates with a retinol formula that’s gentle on sensitive skin.
—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 June 2026
Infused with squalane and vitamin E, the lightweight formula keeps mature skin from looking dry or cakey while creating a soft-focus finish that smooths and delivers a natural-looking, healthy glow.
—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
25 June 2026
Salicylic acid works deep within pores to tackle buildup, while lactic acid smooths rough texture and refines skin’s surface, leaving skin looking clearer and feeling smoother in just a few swipes.
—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
The crisp white pants are made with the brand’s lift-tuck technology, which smooths the front and shapes the curves in the back for a flattering fit.
—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
24 June 2026
Connection, Credibility And Influence Are Lost AI smooths your voice into bland perfection.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths
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Critics of the ballot initiative say that Measure ULA provides a crucial tax funnel that facilitates affordable housing development and funding for social services.
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The Middle East conflict prompted the Iranian closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a maritime trading route that facilitates the transport of about one-fifth of global oil supply.
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The metric flattens that difference into a number that appears precise and is actually only a starting point.
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The scroll has been digitally unwrapped using a technique pioneered by Seales called Volume Cartographer, which takes scans of a 3D manuscript, layer by layer, and then effectively flattens these into 2D images that can then be read.
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The nurse rubs circles on her lower back, clucking at the struggle of turning the pregnant body to the side like a lopsided gourd.
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Every texture is an independent agent with its own membrane in the mix; percussion rubs and scrapes against your attention, while mutating synth patches burble in the periphery.
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Zillow says that a pale pink bathroom could lose you up to $6,013, while a pale pink kitchen shaves an extra $4,201 off potential buyers' offers.
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The decision to move elections to November shaves several months off the existing terms of the mayor, vice mayor and commissioners.
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Through processing that polishes the individual wool fibers, the technology allows wool to have more luster, a softer hand feel, drape and elastic recovery.
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Expect to see even tinier dots and minuscule French tips atop jelly polishes in summery shades like fuchsia and blood orange.
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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.
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.
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Coppola's preferred version of the film, Final Cut, removes or trims a handful of sequences, including the exchange between Willard (Martin Sheen) and the Playboy Playmates, and Kurtz (Marlon Brando) reading from TIME magazine.
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For 2026, the hybrid is offered in LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trims.
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Formulated with skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin C, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin B5, the serum reduces signs of aging and supports collagen production, evens your skin complexion, and defends against free radicals.
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Montreal's win evens the best-of-five showdown at 1-1 as the series shifts to Minnesota for the next two games.
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“Smooths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smooths. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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