smoothen
verb
smooth·en
ˈsmü-t͟hən 
smoothened; smoothening
ˈsmü-t͟hə-niŋ
ˈsmüt͟h-niŋ
: to make smooth
: to become smooth
Examples of smoothen in a Sentence
smoothen the wood for the table thoroughly, or the legs will be uneven
smoothen the edges of the two parts before trying to join them together
Recent Examples on the Web
Following that, the first patch smoothened out its rough edges.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Carlsberg’s deal followed PepsiCo’s agreement to waive the change-of-control clause over Britvic’s bottling operations, which helped smoothen the deal after its earlier rejection.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 8 July 2024
But one’s entire understanding of self-regulation is altered when every governing system of your life, and your children’s lives, is smoothened and tempered by vast stores of capital.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
Retinoids may smoothen fine lines, wrinkles, and even dark age spots.
—Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
The cream is also formulated with enzymes and lipids that promote cell turnover, giving your skin a healthy glow and smoothening your overall complexion.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
Hydration can help rejuvenate the skin by plumping it up and smoothening the look of lines.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
What makes this particular one so great is its power mesh lining and compressive fit, which works to smoothen out your silhouette while still feeling comfy on the body.
—Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
The Perfecting Lip Color harnesses the benefits of ginseng to smoothen, rejuvenate, and moisturize.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Carlsberg’s deal followed PepsiCo’s agreement to waive the change-of-control clause over Britvic’s bottling operations, which helped smoothen the deal after its earlier rejection.
—Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 8 July 2024
But one’s entire understanding of self-regulation is altered when every governing system of your life, and your children’s lives, is smoothened and tempered by vast stores of capital.
—Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 2024
Retinoids may smoothen fine lines, wrinkles, and even dark age spots.
—Hallie Gould, Health, 25 Nov. 2023
The cream is also formulated with enzymes and lipids that promote cell turnover, giving your skin a healthy glow and smoothening your overall complexion.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
Hydration can help rejuvenate the skin by plumping it up and smoothening the look of lines.
—Jasmine Gomez, Women's Health, 9 Sep. 2023
What makes this particular one so great is its power mesh lining and compressive fit, which works to smoothen out your silhouette while still feeling comfy on the body.
—Jenna Clark, Women's Health, 15 June 2023
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“Smoothen.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smoothen. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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