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as in streamlined
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplified
Hallie Golden, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, the new monolithic ceramic fuel cell design is particularly compelling because of its simplified manufacturing process.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Later this year, Apple will add Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified), as well as support for phone calls via the Phone app and FaceTime.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Escoffier created the prix fixe concept in the late 19th century to make restaurant dining more accessible for everyone, giving diners a chance to experience a diverse meal from simplified options and pricing.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Baek thus set out to find just how big the simplified shape could be, and its optimal shape.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Then create a simplified funnel map that removes unnecessary steps and focuses only on the critical touchpoints that move them forward.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Similar to architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams, these standardized templates provide simplified overviews of complex organizations, and can be used to turn an ailing company around, or design a healthy one from the ground up.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
The decision to pause remodels followed intense negative reaction to the simplified Cracker Barrel logo and to prototype interior designs tested in a small number of locations, which many longtime customers said departed from the chain's traditional Americana aesthetic.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the group simplified the name and expanded the credit union’s membership to anyone living or working in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Berndardino counties.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India simplified its rules, a move that would benefit roughly two-thirds of foreign investors, according to Reuters.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
This obviously reflects a complex neural circuit, simplified here for clarity.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Parking is simplified as well, thanks to Intelligent Parking Assist.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressing for transitional weather can be tricky, but Oprah just simplified it with her lightweight long-sleeve blouse.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
In another room, the robot played a simplified version of tic-tac-toe with a patient.
—Hallie Golden, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025
Furthermore, the new monolithic ceramic fuel cell design is particularly compelling because of its simplified manufacturing process.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2025
Later this year, Apple will add Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified), as well as support for phone calls via the Phone app and FaceTime.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Escoffier created the prix fixe concept in the late 19th century to make restaurant dining more accessible for everyone, giving diners a chance to experience a diverse meal from simplified options and pricing.
—Shindy Chen, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Baek thus set out to find just how big the simplified shape could be, and its optimal shape.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 17 Sep. 2025
Then create a simplified funnel map that removes unnecessary steps and focuses only on the critical touchpoints that move them forward.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Similar to architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams, these standardized templates provide simplified overviews of complex organizations, and can be used to turn an ailing company around, or design a healthy one from the ground up.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
The decision to pause remodels followed intense negative reaction to the simplified Cracker Barrel logo and to prototype interior designs tested in a small number of locations, which many longtime customers said departed from the chain's traditional Americana aesthetic.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
In 1999, the Wireless Application Protocol (WAP) was released, which allowed mobile phones to receive and display simplified, phone-friendly pages using WML instead of the standard HTML markup language.
—ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
Eventually, the group simplified the name and expanded the credit union’s membership to anyone living or working in Orange, Los Angeles, Riverside or San Berndardino counties.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
The Securities and Exchange Board of India simplified its rules, a move that would benefit roughly two-thirds of foreign investors, according to Reuters.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
This obviously reflects a complex neural circuit, simplified here for clarity.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Parking is simplified as well, thanks to Intelligent Parking Assist.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressing for transitional weather can be tricky, but Oprah just simplified it with her lightweight long-sleeve blouse.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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Forms 1099 allow computer matching of Social Security numbers and dollar amounts paid and received, so IRS collection efforts are streamlined.—
Robert W. Wood,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The offense certainly needs to clean up its operation, but Corbett thinks that process can be streamlined as early as this week.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Not everything that unfolds on a baseball field needs to be explained.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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In early January 2025, the Bureau of Land Management website explained the communities are in an area that climate change is rendering uninhabitable, mentioning climate eight times.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The display on the new glasses, though, is still quite simplistic.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Lamborghinis ostentatious, Corvettes simplistic, BMWs arrogant.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The final two snaps in the post illustrated just how in love the couple is.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a story worth telling here, a snapshot within a sprawling tragedy, but Avrich can’t make a bigger statement that doesn’t feel oversimplified.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
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The challenge with both of these factors—the two most common in oversimplified risk tolerance short cuts—is that they are regularly ignored by the third and often most powerful (albeit least calculable) factor that gauges your gut.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In an interview with Good Morning America after the books publication, Harry clarified Michael Strahan that there wasn’t harsh feelings towards Camilla.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Sep. 2025
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The ministry clarified later to public broadcaster DR that reports of additional drone activity at Skrydstrup Air Base and the Jutland Dragoon Regiment referred to sightings that didn’t occur overnight from Friday to Saturday.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Peters needed a specific tool that provided uncomplicated access to proprietary information, in this case, about SAP.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Whenever Conrad was at his most uncommunicative and avoidant, Jeremiah was waiting in the wings to offer uncomplicated affection and himbo charm.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Daniel Peck,
ABC News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Première Vision has also extended its global footprint with events in New York, Montreal, Tokyo and Shenzhen, which Rousson said demonstrated the strength of PV and has not reduced the effectiveness of the original Paris fair.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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