as in to smooth
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Verb
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The best eye primers for mature skin can smooth them out.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2025 -
That’s the essential ingredient in this particular Broadway pie, baked as a blend of life’s ups and downs, smoothing then out into a slice of life that supports people living their dreams and learning to find their best selves.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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The Rand Cai x Revolve Collection includes a 100 percent cotton jacket with a cropped fit, shoulder pads, a detachable hood and frayed detailing.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Feb. 2025
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At stake is the security and trustworthiness of the largest and most important payments system in the world, one that was already fraying around the edges even before President Trump took office.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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However, in the months following the expiry of continuous enrollment, KFF surveys revealed that many individuals did not understand the implications of the unwinding process.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Cannabis products can be a wonderful way to unwind, pamper yourself, and experience a deep sense of relaxation.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Straighten (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/straighten%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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