simplify
verb
sim·pli·fy
ˈsim-plə-ˌfī 
simplified; simplifying
a
: to reduce to basic essentials
b
: to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline
was urged to simplify management procedures
c
: to make more intelligible : clarify
Examples of simplify in a Sentence
Microwave ovens have simplified cooking.
The new software should simplify the process.
The forms have been simplified.
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
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—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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Diane Brady, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
In recent years, though, multi-resort pass networks have simplified the equation, making overseas ski trips far easier to fold into a single winter rather than treating them as standalone splurges.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
This approach simplifies adoption for premium smartphone brands.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 Jan. 2026
Known for simplifying complex issues, O'Grady has reported on how tariffs impact small businesses and consumers, Federal Reserve policy and interest rate decisions, including securing an exclusive interview with a Federal Reserve president.
—CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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