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

Inventories are the shock absorbers of the energy world: They smooth out the tension between the ups and downs of supply and the usually steady pace of demand.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 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

One tool he is using is buffered exchange-traded funds, which seek to smooth out market swings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

Dr. Z and her army of associates had only a few days left to smooth out any kinks in the library’s complex operating system.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein