as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.
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Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Sanchez, the head of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, hopes that expansion can keep more young children in early-learning schools, their parents at their jobs and their parents’ employers operating smoothly.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Finally, and quite simply, Shirley Temples fit smoothly into the ongoing sober-curious trend, especially popular among young adults.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Motorola framed the device as one that transitions smoothly between pocket-sized convenience and big-screen capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Raise until eyes are at least level with bar; lower smoothly, until arms are straight.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Traffic across much of North Texas appears to be off to a good start and flowing smoothly Tuesday morning.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Their study on the jagged frontier shows that AI capability spikes and dips across activities rather than rising smoothly with difficulty.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
Sanchez, the head of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, hopes that expansion can keep more young children in early-learning schools, their parents at their jobs and their parents’ employers operating smoothly.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Finally, and quite simply, Shirley Temples fit smoothly into the ongoing sober-curious trend, especially popular among young adults.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 Jan. 2026
Motorola framed the device as one that transitions smoothly between pocket-sized convenience and big-screen capability.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
Volunteers assist with safety, setup and supporting participants, ensuring that every adventure runs smoothly.
—Stephanie Ogilvie, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Raise until eyes are at least level with bar; lower smoothly, until arms are straight.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Traffic across much of North Texas appears to be off to a good start and flowing smoothly Tuesday morning.
—Zacharia Washington, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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Its key strength is a committed lead performance from Rinko Kikuchi, who fits effortlessly into a role inspired by the director’s mother.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Terms of UsePrivacy Policy Even in the dead of winter in New York, leave it to Rihanna to give a lesson on being effortlessly chic.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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People connect more easily when interactions feel human rather than transactional.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The neighborhood/area California’s Big Sur is legendary, and beloved, for a reason—the 70-mile stretch of coastline is easily one of the most beautiful in the world.—
Lauren Sloss,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The spa Take it easy while adjusting to the altitude.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The easy-on, easy-off design is a win for airport security, while the sporty silhouette works with everything from jeans and sweatpants to even skirts.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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With Unit 3 advancing smoothly, Zhangzhou reinforces China’s push to scale nuclear construction faster and more efficiently.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Jan. 2026
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These criteria are mostly concerned with avoiding the formation of molecular hydrogen, which can efficiently cool the gas at high redshift, favoring the formation of smaller stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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In this space, the living room freely flows into the kitchen and dining area.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Jan. 2026
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Outdoor air must flow freely through the space.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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