as in facilitating
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1
as in accelerating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in shaving
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 polishing
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 smoothing
Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
These are made with sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E, smoothing and softening even the roughest skin.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
For additional correction, fat transfer disguises anatomical and age-related hollowness of the tear trough, smoothing the transition between the under-eye and cheek.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This lightweight hair gem is a staple for styling your locks while smoothing your flyaways.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Combined, this recipe moisturizes, hydrates multiple layers of the skin barrier, and reduces hyperpigmentation, all while plumping and smoothing the skin on your lips.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the clubhouse, smoothing the path for Shohei Ohtani.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
Powered by nourishing shea butter and jojoba oil, this silicone-free formula hydrates, softens, and enhances shine while smoothing unruly hair.
—Erin Parker, Allure, 27 Dec. 2024
These are made with sunflower seed oil, avocado oil, and Vitamin E, smoothing and softening even the roughest skin.
—Veronica Booth, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
For additional correction, fat transfer disguises anatomical and age-related hollowness of the tear trough, smoothing the transition between the under-eye and cheek.
—Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
This lightweight hair gem is a staple for styling your locks while smoothing your flyaways.
—Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 12 Dec. 2024
Combined, this recipe moisturizes, hydrates multiple layers of the skin barrier, and reduces hyperpigmentation, all while plumping and smoothing the skin on your lips.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothing
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Polley’s Polley ends up (understandably) screaming in frustration when Matt pratfalls his way into the shot, a tantrum the indie director could hardly relate to as someone known for facilitating calm, peaceful productions on intimate character studies.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
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Managers want to deliver real feedback on measurable outcomes, as well as receive acknowledgment for facilitating great performance.—
Dr. Lisa Toppin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition to polishing, 6D force sensors are an essential part of humanoid robots, greatly enhancing their entire performance.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2025
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From tackling the many facets of artificial intelligence to polishing communication skills, ongoing learning is an everyday initiative for today’s savviest tech leaders.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Joan Hart is showing off her impressive beard-trimming skills!—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The couple can be seen having a blast as Hart took the clippers and started trimming Wilkerson's beard in various ways, eventually splitting it into three long strands.—
Gil Macias,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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And the itemizing of it, breaking it up, short form, the clipping it out.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
18 Dec. 2024
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No one can explain why his condition isn’t improving, but Dexter begins to pick up on some clues, namely that Nurse Mary is clipping obituaries from the newspaper.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
13 Dec. 2024
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“Smoothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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