Definition of smoothennext
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as in to smooth
to make free from breaks, curves, or bumps smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven

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Recent Examples of smoothen Social media and dating feeds are polished to perfection, with filters helping us smoothen out flaws. Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 But as the temperature drops, the kinetic energy of the incoming gas smoothens the filamentary structure, resulting in the fluffy cloud. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for smoothen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothen
Verb
  • Investors should also not underestimate the smoothing effect of SpaceX's inclusion into major indexes like the Nasdaq 100 and Russell 1000.
    Oliver Renick, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The lightweight formula is packed with vitamin E and niacinamide to plump and smooth your complexion while simultaneously protecting it.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Weeks for the shiny new parts to be polished up before being put on the road.
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Schedule the playful thing, polish one detail, and let simple consistency make fun feel more satisfying.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 22 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • If the bracelet and watch rub against each other, scratches can occur very quickly.
    Larissa Ratschkowski, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Rubbing Alcohol Head to the drug store for a bottle of 70% isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to clean windows.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Smoothen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothen. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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