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.

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This lightweight, silicone-free formula is all about strengthening hair bonds, smoothing out frizz and split ends, and delivering weightless hydration—thanks to citric acid and an 11% bonding care complex. —

Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 16 Feb. 2025 Fold the sweater in half vertically, so the two arms line up. Place the sweater on a flat surface and smooth out any wrinkles. —

Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2025 The brakes kick in quickly, and the suspension smooths out the bumps. —

Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The seasonal adjustment factors help to smooth out the data and better understand underlying trends. —

Alicia Wallace, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for smooth out