smooth out

phrasal verb

smoothed out; smoothing out; smooths out also smoothes out

: 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.

: 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 Urea also mildly exfoliates to remove dead skin cells and smooth out bumpy textures. —

Kelsey Eisen, Allure, 28 Oct. 2024 The soft bristles are perfect for sensitive skin, serving as a game-changer for anyone looking to smooth out their complexion this summer. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 Both the leading and trailing edges are broken into small comb-like serrations that smooth out air turbulence to cut noise and provide the owl's hyper-quiet hunting ability. —

New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2024 Chief among them is retinal (like retinol, but an even stronger form of the vitamin A derivative) to trigger collagen production that’ll smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. —

Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smooth out

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