as in effortlessly
without difficulty
we proceeded smoothly to the next stage of the project
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Recent Examples of smoothly
Detention is the middle step that must run smoothly in order for the growing number of ICE officers to continue making arrests.
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Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
As stage manager, Yen serves as the leader of our production team, overseeing backstage operations, coordinating technical elements, and ensuring that each production runs smoothly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Kemp, 6-4, 220, who had seven sacks last season, said the transition to TFA this semester has gone smoothly.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Lines were busy but running smoothly on Saturday at O'Hare for departures.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
In the same way, the price of potash flowing smoothly from Canada will rise if there are cutbacks in production elsewhere.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There's no guarantee of success, but working with experts could make the process go more smoothly.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Mar. 2026
As stage manager, Yen serves as the leader of our production team, overseeing backstage operations, coordinating technical elements, and ensuring that each production runs smoothly.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
Kemp, 6-4, 220, who had seven sacks last season, said the transition to TFA this semester has gone smoothly.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Mar. 2026
Lines were busy but running smoothly on Saturday at O'Hare for departures.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
In the same way, the price of potash flowing smoothly from Canada will rise if there are cutbacks in production elsewhere.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
This structure provides durability while maintaining flexibility and shock absorption, helping the vehicle maintain traction and travel long distances smoothly across the rugged lunar surface even in extreme cold.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2026
The nectar base twists off smoothly for quick refills, and a metal hanger is included for simple setup.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
There's no guarantee of success, but working with experts could make the process go more smoothly.
—Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smoothly
Adverb
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The clean, streamlined silhouette transitions effortlessly between casual daytime exploring and more elevated plans later in the evening, depending on your itinerary.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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The classic silhouette and nautical-inspired stripe pattern, available in four cheerful color options, give it an effortlessly polished look.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The school was clearly labeled as such in online maps and has an easily accessible website full of information about students, teachers and administrators.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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But Radcliffe wasn’t so easily put off.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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None of their situations makes the choice easy.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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From a location standpoint, that made things pretty easy.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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The technology efficiently merges light from dozens of semiconductor lasers into a single optical fiber while keeping energy losses extremely low.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Mar. 2026
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The tiniest requests were dispensed with the utmost care; rooms were primped and fluffed three times a day; special requests for excursions efficiently booked; and dietary preferences noted and recalled with precision.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Their structure allows liquids containing potential analytes to move freely through the gel while keeping bacteria trapped inside the material.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Gazelles roam freely near the refineries and depots that make Kharg one of Iran’s most valuable — and sensitive — assets.—
Sam Metz,
Fortune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Smoothly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smoothly. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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