SMOOTHS Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

smooths

verb

variants also smoothes

present tense third-person singular of smooth

as in facilitates

to free from obstruction or difficulty a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement

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as in flattens

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 rubs

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 smooths After a thorough cleanse and gua sha to encourage lymphatic drainage, Galina smooths on a cooling mask and leaves it to work its magic while turning her attention to my scalp. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026 At its center is wild soybean extract fermented for a whopping 120 hours, a process that breaks down the ingredient's components and creates a lightweight, nourishing formula that smooths the look of skin texture and keeps excess sebum in check. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026 Thanks to camelia, olive, rosehip, and turmeric, this formula improves collagen production, smooths wrinkles, reduces inflammation, speeds up healing, and firms skin. — Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026 This method smooths the rocks and rounds the edges, giving them a more polished look and feel. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 More than 100,000 of them just bought these Medicube toner pads, a K-beauty staple that gently exfoliates the skin, refines pores, and smooths skin texture for a more even complexion. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026 The jeans have a soft touch and are enhanced with the brand’s Sculpted Slimming Technology that smooths and lifts. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 The researchers addressed this issue by applying a special ultra-thin coating that smooths the surface without changing the customized shape of the lens. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026 Pritzker—a white guy currently cruising to reëlection with high marks for handling infrastructure and education—smooths those wrinkles. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 16 July 2026

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Any nation that trades with Iran or facilitates its financial transactions is susceptible to secondary sanctions, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a news conference.

— Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Just as a human’s body facilitates learning, the idea is that these dynamic agents, by interacting with the physical environment, can achieve a more holistic kind of intelligence.

— Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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The ScanMax 320 automatically flattens curved book pages digitally, ensuring clean, flat text without requiring you to tear pages out or manually edit them.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
That notion flattens a complex record and turns history into a morality play of angels and demons.

— Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of flattens

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Achord stands behind Smack each time and, before one kick, rubs his belly with his other hand over his head as some sort of signal.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
But during the following two years, Van Lith saw only gigantic tracks and adrenaline-inspiring antler rubs that had been left behind by the buck of his dreams.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of rubs

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While a classic button-down shirt is always timeless, a peplum top offers the same wearability with a waist-defining silhouette that instantly polishes any bottom they’re paired with.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
The PowerPaste polishes and protects more delicate surfaces, while the Tangerine Clean is more abrasive for serious scrubbing.

— Brittany VanDerBill, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026

Definition of polishes

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Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.

— News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.

— Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of rakes

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To make things easier, Instagram rolled out a new First Draft tool on Tuesday that automatically trims your clips and prepares them for the next stage of the editing process.

— Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Sovereign-adjacent platforms in Australia, private credit desks, insurance capital, and trading firms are now funding compute demand that exists whether or not any single hyperscaler trims its budget.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of trims

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Alshon somehow evens things up against the dominant Lenard for 18-18, handing things to the #1 singles player Haworth.

— Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
While beloved for their loose powders (which Bieber uses), Laura Mercier’s tinted moisturizer is equally as impressive for its lightweight, buildable coverage that evens and blurs skin without contributing to sweat and oil in warm weather.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 27 June 2026