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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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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
Photograph: Nathan Laine/Getty Images Last October, the news that OpenAI was planning to simplify its unusual nonprofit structure caught the attention of economic-justice activist Orson Aguilar.
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Paresh Dave, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Founder Tina Craig was committed to simplifying routines to save time and waste, while simultaneously providing effective, non-irritating, sustainable, inclusive products that are driven by science.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
The operation of Theranos and her role in it was extremely complicated and proving other forms of white collar crime could have been difficult for a jury to understand, but wire fraud simplifies the process.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis made changes to simplify the rules around papal funerals last year, opting to use only one wooden coffin instead of three.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Paresh Dave, Wired News, 2 May 2025
Founder Tina Craig was committed to simplifying routines to save time and waste, while simultaneously providing effective, non-irritating, sustainable, inclusive products that are driven by science.
—Jennifer Chan, StyleCaster, 30 Apr. 2025
The operation of Theranos and her role in it was extremely complicated and proving other forms of white collar crime could have been difficult for a jury to understand, but wire fraud simplifies the process.
—Steve Weisman, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis made changes to simplify the rules around papal funerals last year, opting to use only one wooden coffin instead of three.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Trump has long portrayed Social Security as a system rife with waste and fraud, publicly promoting efforts to streamline its administration.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The software ecosystem allows for quick creation of 3D apps using Unity templates, and content can be managed just like any other iOS application, streamlining updates and deployment.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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This is implied by Yelena’s backstory explaining the asterisked title as a reference to her childhood failures and disappointments.—
Armond White,
National Review,
2 May 2025
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This is where cryopreservation comes in, explains seed- and cryobiologist Manuela Nagel of the Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research, co-author of an article on cryopreservation in the 2024 Annual Review of Plant Biology.—
Katarina Zimmer,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 May 2025
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In her comments, the mom of four clarified why her son was wearing the boot.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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For potential or seasoned investors, these resources can help clarify whether a property, private loan, or even a start-up investment is suitable for an IRA. Risks and Rewards With great flexibility comes greater responsibility.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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The collection illustrates the LVERS philosophy at the core of the Louis Vuitton Studio Prêt-à-Porter Homme: the values and discernment that bind together its global community from Paris to Miami and everywhere in between, according to a press release by the house.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
9 May 2025
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The Gulf’s swelling economic and diplomatic clout has corresponded with interests replacing ideology as the chief driver of foreign policy, as illustrated by the remarkable (though ultimately aborted) negotiations toward the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The venerable yet forward-thinking nature of MIC has demonstrated how modern incubators can remain relevant in the process of transforming promising, high-growth ventures into market leaders.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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In her ruling, the judge stated that the ACLU of Idaho had demonstrated a strong likelihood of success on several key claims, including that the new offenses established by the law may violate the U.S. Constitution's due process clause.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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