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  • noun Plural form of smooth.
  • verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of smooth.

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Examples

  • She's popular because she kind of smooths out some of the rougher edges of the administration, which Republican strategists think that may help with female and independent voters.

    CNN Transcript Oct 26, 2006 2006

  • The Witcher 2's new combat system "smooths" those mechanics, while "guarantee [ing] a greater variety of tactical possibilities."

    PCWorld 2010

  • If the oak smooths out and takes a half-step back so that the fruit and secondary flavors can shine, this wine could really impress.

    Waters Crest Winery 2006 Private Reserve Cabernet Franc 2009

  • The four-week moving average of new claims, which smooths out volatile weekly data, rose by 500 to 426,750.

    Factories Pick Up in Chicago Region Justin Lahart 2011

  • OK, it helps to have a stylist, but the secret to their success is dressing to suit an individual shape and choosing underwear that enhances their assets and smooths the less desirable lumps and bumps.

    Shaping up: how the right clothes can help create a perfect shape 2011

  • If the oak smooths out and takes a half-step back so that the fruit and secondary flavors can shine, this wine could really impress.

    LENNDEVOURS: 2009

  • It switched to a method that smooths gains and losses over five years.

    Illinois Pension Plans Should Go Dutch David Reilly 2011

  • The four-week average, monitored because it smooths volatility in the data, fell by 2,750 to 421,250.

    Job Search Stretches Past a Year for Millions Sara Murray 2011

  • She smooths ruffled feathers calmly and quickly because these are all things she has done before.

    Between Expectations Md Meghan Maclean Weir 2011

  • The four-week moving average of new claims, considered a more reliable indicator because it smooths out volatile weekly data, rose by 1,250 to 439,000 in the week ending May 14.

    New Jobless Claims Ease, But Recovery Picture Dims Jeffrey Sparshott 2011

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