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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Getting everyone into the same room at the same time can also act as a sharpening tool for decision-making, as information imbalances are smoothed out and routine snags and inefficiencies (such as delays in email response) can be neatly resolved in a two-minute conversation. —

Koray Köse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 The data released last week showed the four-week moving average for weekly unemployment claims, a measure that smooths out fluctuations in the data, dropped by 3,750 to 217,750. —

Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2024 The four-week average of weekly claims, which smooths out some of the weekly volatility, fell by 3,750 to 217,750. —

Matt Ott, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 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, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for smooth out