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

It is common courtesy today to reach for a nearby rake after you have played from a bunker, and to smooth out the surface for the rest of the players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A little AI likely won’t hurt if you use it to smooth out the rough edges; after all, the company uses it in many areas of its own operations.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Micron is using its new market power to push customers into five-year supply agreements that will smooth out its sales, inventory, and pricing cycles.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

She places a hand on top of my head and uses her thumb to smooth out the wrinkles on my forehead.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher