smooth
adjective
free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough.
smooths
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present tense formof smooth (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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The dynamism of the singing and dancing smooths out some of the adaptation’s rough edges.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 2026
It removes friction, smooths edges, and hands you the answer before you’ve had a chance to reach for it yourself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Whatever the case, the monthly average of new claims smooths out the weekly ups and downs and gives a better sense of labor-market conditions.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026
This smooths out optical distortions while avoiding extra noise that could be mistaken for real gravitational-wave signals.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2025
I smile at her, and she smooths out her flounces.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
