as in facilitating
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as in accelerating
to free from obstruction or difficulty
a willingness to compromise will smooth the way to an early agreement
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as in shaving
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 polishing
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 smoothing
Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The Perfect Jumpsuit The perfect jumpsuit in classic black also comes in smoothing premium ponte fabric.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition, rye seed extract helps enhance skin elasticity by boosting collagen production, acting as a natural anti-aging ingredient with smoothing and firming effects.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
This shapewear bodysuit is smoothing, breathable, and designed with potty breaks in mind.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite the thin waistband, the pants are still designed with smoothing technology (aka tummy control) as well as odor resistance and machine wash construction.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Snag yourself one of the comfy smoothing bras from True & Co while they’re discounted, and keep scrolling to see more of our PEOPLE Tested-winning bras that are on sale now.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
An easy ingredient swap that will give you the same types of benefits—reducing redness, smoothing texture, and fading dark spots—as vitamin C is… niacinamide!
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Editors and dermatologists alike love it for its fine line–smoothing powers, along with its ability to dramatically lighten dark spots caused by sun damage.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024
This oil is also spiked with rice bran oil, which is rich in skin-smoothing antioxidants.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
The Perfect Jumpsuit The perfect jumpsuit in classic black also comes in smoothing premium ponte fabric.
—Michelle Mastro, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024
In addition, rye seed extract helps enhance skin elasticity by boosting collagen production, acting as a natural anti-aging ingredient with smoothing and firming effects.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
This shapewear bodysuit is smoothing, breathable, and designed with potty breaks in mind.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Despite the thin waistband, the pants are still designed with smoothing technology (aka tummy control) as well as odor resistance and machine wash construction.
—Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
Snag yourself one of the comfy smoothing bras from True & Co while they’re discounted, and keep scrolling to see more of our PEOPLE Tested-winning bras that are on sale now.
—Cai Cramer, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
An easy ingredient swap that will give you the same types of benefits—reducing redness, smoothing texture, and fading dark spots—as vitamin C is… niacinamide!
—Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
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Switzerland will introduce the deemed supplier model for e-commerce platforms, shifting VAT compliance responsibilities to platforms facilitating cross-border and domestic sales.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Platforms facilitating sales exceeding CHF 100,000 annually in low-value consignments must register for Swiss VAT under the 2019 e-commerce rule.Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Some edits and modifications were implemented with the goal of polishing Shakespeare’s language to fit more contemporary voices, trimming down lengthy plots, and adapting 16th-century plays to 17th-century London’s smaller theaters.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Dec. 2024
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The micro-polishing crystals remove dull skin and reveal a bright, smooth complexion.Bridget Degnan, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
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Just three percent of his shots this season have come from deep, continuing a six-year trend of trimming his three-point attempts.Brian Sampson, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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The entire hotel transforms into a winter wonderland, and guests gather from near and far to vote on their favorite rendition of trimming a tree.Heather Bien, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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Bag up thicker icing in a variety of shades, clipping or tying the back of the piping bags to seal, then create bags of thinner icing in a variety of colors.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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To maximize flowering, prune late blooming clematis hard in February by clipping vines back to the lowest set of flower buds.Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Smoothing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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