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verb

past tense of simplify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of simplified
Adjective
Several prominent research groups are now using both the Lean code and the paper, with the help of other LLMs, to get a simplified, bird’s-eye view of the math involved. — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2026 Additionally, the new streamlined structure with Perrette across both linear and streaming business ops makes for simplified and expedited decision-making. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 Sorkin’s forte is the zippy, quippy, expository argument, simplified and sensationalized for public consumption. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 Something may need to be postponed, delegated, or simplified. — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026 Our simplified treatment programs work, and are 20% cheaper than the standard treatment mechanisms; but manual, error-prone data collection holds them back. — Jeannie Annan, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026 Start by identifying work that can be eliminated, simplified, automated or shifted to AI support, then protect human time for judgment, customers and high-value execution. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 There is Adnan, steadily and unhesitatingly marking up pages in ink, or scraping pigment onto canvases with a palette knife, creating simplified, color-rich forms drawn from nature and memory. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Research suggests that reading a simplified version first may help learners grasp the main idea and work out unfamiliar words. — Antonio Perez-Nunez, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
The state Title Board works hard to craft the ballot language every year, but their product must be simplified and streamlined. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026 Grayscale, minimalist launchers, app blockers and simplified home screens all help. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 Emmie Finckel’s scenic design, like the musical itself, overdetails what could work more effectively if simplified. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 The sound system has been simplified in the name of weight, the rear seats and acoustic insulation have been removed, and the deletion of drive modes and assistance systems reduced the number of controls on the steering wheel. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026 For readers who understood music better than theoretical physics, Sessions simplified Einstein’s thinking without oversimplifying it. — Liz Guthridge, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Already on their stronger feet, their games were simplified instead of being forced to cut inside. — Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 IonQ says previous estimates often simplified away parts of the machine that could dominate runtime. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026 Contact lenses benefit from proper daily hygiene, though the process has been greatly simplified. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
Adjective
  • Her most effective characters are children or young adults, people who may credibly experience a simplistic moral awakening.
    — Sam Worley, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • But while critics deemed the character overly simplistic and an ultimately unbelievable representation of evil (Cathy is an allegory for the serpent in the garden of Eden, after all), Pugh and Kazan, however, took a very different approach.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The interface has also been streamlined and includes dark mode support.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Best Fall Boot Trends Worth Shopping in 2026 At Hermès, Proenza Schouler, and Tory Burch, riding boots returned with a utilitarian sensibility, favoring structured leather, streamlined shafts, and minimal hardware over anything too precious.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • From Texas to beyond The couple initially considered limiting their contribution to Texas, Michael explained at the event, before deciding to expand the initiative nationwide.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Spagnuolo explained that the recognition is awarded only after a Chiefs victory, with the coaching staff putting together a highlight tape the following Saturday morning.
    — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • A number of left-leaning academics criticized the book, too, questioning the seriousness of its scholarship and calling it oversimplified.
    — Barbara Spindel, Christian Science Monitor, 1 Oct. 2026
  • In an era of polarization and oversimplified historical narratives, American women need not nostalgia but a new fleet of American Girls who can tell difficult, dangerous, heartbreaking and tenacious stories of lives past.
    — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Written and illustrated by Endrime co-founder Mohsin Sajid, the 120-page book focuses on making a 5-pocket selvedge Endrime jean—a fit based on a 1937 jean.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • That means judges in other states could rule for players, a point illustrated by litigation in Louisiana regarding the return of NFL players to LSU.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Rather than treating parental love as an uncomplicated defense, Nathan Elston’s screenplay allows Ursula to acknowledge a more shameful truth.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
  • There seems to be a larger movement looking for more stripped back, uncomplicated beauty routines—and perhaps this is why people are looking to Scandinavian culture, with its less is more approach to beauty as the answer.
    — Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The moon is a natural satellite, Google clarified for them live on-air.
    — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The government later clarified that Moscow’s attempts to interfere were unsuccessful.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Submarine’s combat capabilities tested The launches demonstrated the submarine’s ability to engage targets at sea and on land while operating underwater in the Pacific Ocean.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The ceremony demonstrated the link between women’s economic empowerment and the prosperity, stability and security of broader communities.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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