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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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to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplified
Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Since simplified contracts can fail to get the full picture of an actual real life event.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Showing a simplified workflow of chain of thought would avoid confusing the average user who just wants a pretty UI and doesn’t care that it was generated on the spot.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
AIs, after all, like any other mathematical model, are a simplified version of the real world, not a perfect one.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Why Hotels Use Duvet Covers Hotels prioritize guest comfort, simplified housekeeping, and impeccable hygiene—and this is precisely why duvets win over comforters time and again.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Heated Rivalry, while still contending with the strict heteronormative and masculine nature attributed to hockey culture, builds a romance between Shane and Ilya that is neither sidelined nor simplified.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Grüns reinvented and simplified the supplement category in less than three years.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
If putting something away feels difficult, the system probably needs to be simplified.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
The latest launches have simplified skin care routines with three-in-one formulations such as Good Weather Skin’s new All-Over Sun Milk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
By moving production closer to the battlefield, logistics are streamlined and sustainment gets simplified.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
In recent years, simplified versions of kintsugi using epoxy and metallic powders have gained popularity, offering quicker and less expensive results.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Adjective
One other interesting part is that the sword the protagonist wields looks like a simplified version of Dai’s sword, from The Adventure of Dai.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Atlas benefits further from a simplified hardware design, featuring symmetrical limbs and just two actuator types, making simulation and transfer more accurate and efficient.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 May 2026
Since simplified contracts can fail to get the full picture of an actual real life event.
—Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 25 May 2026
Showing a simplified workflow of chain of thought would avoid confusing the average user who just wants a pretty UI and doesn’t care that it was generated on the spot.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
AIs, after all, like any other mathematical model, are a simplified version of the real world, not a perfect one.
—Gautam Mukunda, Mercury News, 19 May 2026
Why Hotels Use Duvet Covers Hotels prioritize guest comfort, simplified housekeeping, and impeccable hygiene—and this is precisely why duvets win over comforters time and again.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 15 May 2026
Heated Rivalry, while still contending with the strict heteronormative and masculine nature attributed to hockey culture, builds a romance between Shane and Ilya that is neither sidelined nor simplified.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
Our 2026 Tiguan was loaded with standard features such as 20-inch alloy wheels, LED automatic headlights, heated and cooled seats, heated R-line steering wheel, and a simplified 15-inch infotainment system.
—Marc D. Grasso, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
Verb
Democrats there have also simplified the caucus night process.
—Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Grüns reinvented and simplified the supplement category in less than three years.
—Clara Ludmir, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
—Radina Gigova, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
If putting something away feels difficult, the system probably needs to be simplified.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026
The latest launches have simplified skin care routines with three-in-one formulations such as Good Weather Skin’s new All-Over Sun Milk.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
By moving production closer to the battlefield, logistics are streamlined and sustainment gets simplified.
—Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
In recent years, simplified versions of kintsugi using epoxy and metallic powders have gained popularity, offering quicker and less expensive results.
—Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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Though Bieber has been known to go the unisex route, her simplistic aesthetic displays an affinity for clean lines and immaculate tailoring.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Yet the category itself often remains surprisingly simplistic in formulation.—
Kate Hardcastle,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Simple and streamlined, this linen tank top is one of the most versatile additions to any travel wardrobe—I’m even eyeing it in a few different colors, given its affordable price tag.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 May 2026
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An earlier effort like this streamlined the process of getting new treatments for 700-plus ALS patients, with results still pending.—
Kevin J. Morrison,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Army officials explained that the system is being considered as a mid-range defense option, filling the gap between electronic warfare tools and costly missile interceptors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman had already explained that the Siri interface was hidden in the initial marketing for WWDC26.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
Adjective
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Not even the oversimplified legendary stories that compress great women into the sum of their deaths.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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The projects, announced in October 2025, are generating early findings that challenge oversimplified narratives about teen screen time.—
Crista Marchesseault,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Sometimes the wait for a reward can be significantly longer, as illustrated in the following e-mail from Kathy Kravitz, who gardens in Winnetka.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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There was another side to his game that day which illustrated his importance to Arsenal.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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FolderFort also keeps sharing uncomplicated.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2026
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The practical effect was that more women who had uncomplicated births were sent home after just one night in the hospital.—
Kimberly Turner,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Though the top judge later clarified that his remarks related only to individuals with spurious degrees and not India’s youth in general, the remarks kicked up a social media storm—which fueled thousands of sign-ups on CJP’s website, taking even Dipke by surprise.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 May 2026
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An official later reportedly clarified that the post was Kim's opinion, and not a subject of formal discussions.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The Premier League’s sudden obsession with dead-ball situations is best demonstrated by Brentford deciding to replace Frank with Keith Andrews, who previously was the club’s set-piece coach.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Past players have demonstrated that Minecraft is Turing complete, meaning that any computer program can be implemented within the game.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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