smooth out

Example Sentences

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But the sound of the music itself — delicate, precise, a little eerie — was also a sign that Hollywood did nothing to smooth out the quirks of one of pop’s most lovable oddballs.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It adds barrels to a tight prompt-month market, helps smooth out price spikes and “it buys time,” Liu said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

“While it’s great to get a deduction today, the idea is to smooth out your taxes over time.”

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The answer is, while you can smooth out the wrinkles on an actor’s face, it’s still a 76-year-old man’s body attempting to move like a 36-year-old.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She turned over on her side so she was facing Rishi, one hand supporting the side of her head as she watched him smooth out the small sketch pad.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon