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smooth the path

VERB

break the ice

Synonyms

WEAK

be friendly and talkative break ground cut the first turf get one's feet wet lay the first stone lead off lead the way make a start oil the works open the way pave the way set at ease socialize start start the ball rolling take the plunge

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Pappas formed a partnership with one of Colgate’s top executives, lawyer Nadine Flynn, to smooth the path for rolling out AI software to employees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

But it will smooth the path for over 1,500 products crossing borders.

From BBC • May 19, 2025

That can smooth the path to getting a green card if someone has married a U.S. citizen or meets other criteria, Barraza said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2024

When the fund was first publicized, Mrs. Christie promoted her husband’s involvement as an advantage, saying he would use his connections to smooth the path with New Jersey mayors, town councils and zoning boards.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

“Does he love you back? Perhaps a word from me will help smooth the path of true love.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

smooth the path

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