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
  • Its stretchy, wireless design has extra coverage and smoothing side panels that create a cleaner silhouette without squeezing.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The formula includes lactic acid, a chemical exfoliator that breaks down dead skin, for a double dose of skin-smoothing power.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Don’t polish the life out of it before anyone gets to see it.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some jobs that previously relied on hand craftsmanship but can now be automated made the top 10, including patternmakers and grinding and polishing workers.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 1 Sep. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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