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smoothly

  • a word derived from smooth.
    smooth
    adjective
    free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough.

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Doctors, good doctors, are needed to help make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible — and that the condemned person does not suffer needlessly.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

It all went off pretty smoothly for a group that hadn’t worked together except for a quick minute on Densmore’s previous visit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

However, it is a process that needs to be done smoothly with the accelerator being released gently, or it can lead to harsh deceleration.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In everyday life, vibration seems to fade smoothly.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

“Once they are eating, you have to pull them up smoothly but really fast before they fall off. Because they do let go. Ready?”

From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt