smoothly
- a word derived from smooth.
Example Sentences
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The story shifts smoothly from one gear to another—character clash to loopy farce to middle-aged angst—in each case with so much insight that singling out a best scene or moment is impossible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Instead of varying smoothly, the Hall voltage increases in distinct steps and plateaus.
From Science Daily • Jun. 19, 2026
There were worries in the build-up that thunderstorms in Washington DC could cause delays, and although rain postponed the start of the event by around half an hour, it ran smoothly from there.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Izquiel said Guerrero's death is good news for countries where Tren de Aragua operates because its structure is one in which he will not be quickly and smoothly replaced.
From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026
Crocodile Guts’s boat had been shaped to move smoothly in the water.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
