as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Whoever is asleep at the switch needs to be replaced for the law to stand a chance of being effective and for the buying process to flow smoothly, without unfair maneuverings.
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Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
This morning, unconscious Moon forms an easy sextile with cerebral Mercury, so conversations feel safer, and a small update to a plan lands smoothly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This lets agents smoothly remember past conversations instead of resetting every time.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Insoluble fiber helps move things along smoothly in your body.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The display is sharp and vibrant, the A16 Bionic processor keeps everything moving smoothly, and Center Stage makes video calls feel more natural by keeping you in frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But that inner child still had to contend with a tremendous amount of prep work to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the shoot.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
According to the researchers, the catalyst weakens excessive bonding between iron sites and hydroxyl intermediates, allowing the reaction to proceed more smoothly and reducing one of the major bottlenecks in zinc-air battery operation.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
This morning, unconscious Moon forms an easy sextile with cerebral Mercury, so conversations feel safer, and a small update to a plan lands smoothly.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
This lets agents smoothly remember past conversations instead of resetting every time.
—Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Insoluble fiber helps move things along smoothly in your body.
—Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 12 June 2026
The display is sharp and vibrant, the A16 Bionic processor keeps everything moving smoothly, and Center Stage makes video calls feel more natural by keeping you in frame.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 12 June 2026
Between his ability to consistently corral pitches in the dirt, smoothly field bunts and choppers near home plate and keep runners in check on the base paths, he's shown enough defensive prowess to rightfully be viewed as the team’s catcher of the future.
—Tyler Carmona
june 9, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
But that inner child still had to contend with a tremendous amount of prep work to make sure everything ran smoothly on the day of the shoot.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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Maintain a clean car or home effortlessly.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The asymmetric hem on the top provides a trendier, fashion-forward feel, while the flowy pants look effortlessly chic for everything from beachside lunches to sunset dinners.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Insider tip Costa Rica's South Pacific Coast is easily accessible via Sansa Airlines, Costa Rica's domestic carrier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Marlowe is not easily replaceable, especially if the Nuggets follow the trend of going younger and less experienced.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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The sale features impressive savings on patio furniture, area rugs, Adirondack chairs, and clever storage solutions that make handling household clutter easy.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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Branch Water builds on that idea of clean, minimal ingredients while borrowing the easy-drinking spirit and citrus notes of Ranch Water.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
Adverb
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But since its inception, the system has been more restrictive and worked less efficiently than some schools and athletes might have hoped.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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In many situations, repairing a system makes sense when the unit is relatively young, the repair is affordable, the issue is isolated and the system continues to operate efficiently.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
Adverb
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Bring it to a summer barbecue and be prepared to field a lot of requests for your recipe; put your own spin on it and share it freely, just like my mom (and Fannie Flagg herself) does.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Axios reported last month that the first stage of the deal would be a 60-day Memorandum of Understanding that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow Iran to sell oil freely.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
14 June 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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