smooth out

phrasal verb

smoothed out; smoothing out; smooths out also smoothes out

1

: to make (something) smooth or flat

Help me smooth out the tablecloth.

After we dug up the soil, we smoothed it out before we planted the seeds.

2

: to make (something) easier by removing or dealing with problems

We will smooth out the election process by next year.

She tried to smooth things out with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.

Examples of smooth out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kojic acid and tranexamic acid work together to fade hyperpigmentation, while niacinamide helps smooth out bumps and supports your skin’s natural moisture barrier. —Deanna Pai, Allure, 12 Mar. 2025

Pedal assist, via a cadence sensor, was smooth enough but not torque-sensor smooth; the bike’s (and rider’s) weight helps to smooth out engagement. —William Roberson, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025

But be clear, adding a little bit more to your bond and cash positions might smooth out some of the high-highs and low-lows. —Jill Schlesinger, The Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2025

City finance officials said that structure is not uncommon and would help smooth out the overall debt load for taxpayers. —Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for smooth out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout