1
as in to streamline
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplify
These rules are simplified from a set proposed by anthropologist Brent Berlin and linguist Paul Kay in 1969.
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Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Sometimes progress begins not with a breakthrough, but with the courage to simplify.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
For a variety of reasons, such annulments often cannot be obtained though Francis issued a separate reform to simplify, facilitate and accelerate the process.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Employees might suggest ways to simplify communication, reduce unnecessary steps, or improve service.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Sometimes progress begins not with a breakthrough, but with the courage to simplify.
—Keith Ferrazzi, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
For a variety of reasons, such annulments often cannot be obtained though Francis issued a separate reform to simplify, facilitate and accelerate the process.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Employees might suggest ways to simplify communication, reduce unnecessary steps, or improve service.
—Matthew Kayser, AZCentral.com, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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This effort is focused on practical solutions that will help speed up housing and infrastructure development, support small businesses trying to launch and grow, and streamline access to services for families.—
Walter Mosely,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2026
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AirTags, security locks and more to streamline your trip.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Naturally, Farke was not about to reveal his hand in a press conference, but explained what will go through his mind ahead of Saturday evening.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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And her book goes a long way in explaining why.—
Alexander Kaplan,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Your 7th House of Devotion lights up as the emotional Moon enters Aries, bringing chances to clarify expectations with someone important in your life.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Authorities later clarified the noise came from individuals smashing water bottles on the beach.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Iran crisis illustrates all four dynamics at once.—
Derek Chollet,
semafor.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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The existence of the federal subpoena and revelations about a series of FBI interviews illustrate that the investigation could be far along, said McInerney, who is not involved with the probe and spoke with The Star as a legal expert.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the ability of bots to influence the discourse on Reddit has already been demonstrated.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
22 Mar. 2026
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The killing in the woods of Knoxville demonstrated a brutality and callousness rarely seen in a woman, let alone one so young.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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