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 All of this pillow talk smooths Kate’s path to selling Hal on her idea of extracting the bodies from the Russian sub. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2026 The setup smooths the music’s flux without sacrificing the flavor of all the places and styles the album spans. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 Finish with the lightweight Ultra Perfect Hair Bonding Oil Serum, which smooths frizz and dry ends with seven botanical oils, including argan, jojoba, and camellia. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 Researchers solved this issue by creating a dual processing technique that smooths the material surface and manages how the crystals form. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026 Yearly stats just smoothes everything out to a more meaningless middle. — Michael Salfino, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 This flattering style smooths the neck, concealing wrinkles and adding definition to the jawline by hiding a double chin or loose skin. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026 The extra-wide band smooths back and sides with a buttery soft fabric for no-chafing comfort. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 The Bed Head Wave Artist styler has a uniquely structured barrel that can create soft or defined waves plus ceramic technology that smooths frizz. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for smooths

Verb

The contract falls under the US Foreign Military Sales program, through which the US government facilitates arms sales to foreign governments.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
CliniSync, Ohio’s statewide nonprofit health information exchange, facilitates the exchange of patients’ information, like lab results, across institutions.

— Alex Rosenblat — CalMatters, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of facilitates

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The girls do their solos, and Ericka flattens Paulina like a tractor mowing down a patch of dandelions.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2026
The balanced solvent treatment reshapes and flattens the top layer, while the chloride addition forces the bromide and iodide components to crystallize at the same time.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of flattens

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Vapor rubs containing combinations of camphor, eucalyptus and menthol oils may provide some relief for nighttime cough and cold symptoms when applied to the chest and neck.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
There’s a slickness to the carnage that rubs uncomfortably against the film’s humanist ethos, rendering artificial (for all Shen Teng’s trembling and mouth-contorting labors) the horrific tragedies that befall its characters.

— Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 13 Oct. 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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Plus, helpful cleaning gadgets like these pet hair remover carpet rakes and this handy robot vacuum are also steeply discounted right now.

— Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of rakes

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The resulting walk-away safe design prevents fuel meltdowns by basic physical principles, which significantly lowers manufacturing costs and trims regulatory hurdles.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
However, his proposal trims the Center’s initial $750 million ask, with other groups also taking much smaller haircuts as well.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of trims

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This face serum brightens and evens skin tone, fights free radicals, supports collagen production and softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles for glowing, healthy-looking skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026
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