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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
Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Early coverage of the war leaned on simplified frames, including Russian incompetence, imminent victory and decisive turning points.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
That includes aerodynamic efficiency on the upcoming pickup, multi-functional parts, and aluminum 'unicastings,' which combine dozens of components into a single simplified part.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Hotel is a simplified term to describe Estelle Manor.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The constant cleanup becomes a daily burden that contradicts a simplified lifestyle, Palmer says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, the company unveiled a new, simplified logo that immediately led to customer backlash.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Think of it as a simplified window into Windows—not a tune-up technician.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Freelancer's dogfighting represented a move away from the joystick revolution that had defined the space in the 90s, instead relying on a simplified flight model where the spacecraft followed the movement of the mouse.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
By integrating Aptos One POS and Eileen Fisher’s e-commerce platform(s) with the same payment provider and customer relationship management (CRM) system, the process is simplified; the shopper’s journey—including any future returns—is streamlined.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The ad stressed how AI has simplified creative and production processes that were once learned through books, notes, and code.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
At the extremes—in the fully metal or fully insulating phase—the physics can be simplified and made accessible to classical computing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
This has also been simplified and will become a substantial area of focus for drivers and teams this year.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The dust grain surface is simplified, only glycine is studied, and lab timescales are much shorter than the millions of years available in space.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kia Telluride is taking a model year off, Toyota simplified the bZ4X to bZ, Jeep killed the Wagoneer but continued the more luxurious Grand Wagoneer and Audi streamlined its lineup by merging the A4 into the new A5 and replacing the A7 with the A6 that has a Sportback-like shape.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Stepping inside the half/half door, Dethleffs job was simplified by the fact that this trailer was designed with a couple (the Marcharts) in mind, not an entire family.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Another tool retailers are using to keep consumers coming back is the simplified drop-off process, which removes some of the more tedious steps that usually vex shoppers and turn them off from potential purchases.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Early coverage of the war leaned on simplified frames, including Russian incompetence, imminent victory and decisive turning points.
—Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
That includes aerodynamic efficiency on the upcoming pickup, multi-functional parts, and aluminum 'unicastings,' which combine dozens of components into a single simplified part.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Hotel is a simplified term to describe Estelle Manor.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Feb. 2026
The constant cleanup becomes a daily burden that contradicts a simplified lifestyle, Palmer says.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026
In August 2025, the company unveiled a new, simplified logo that immediately led to customer backlash.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Think of it as a simplified window into Windows—not a tune-up technician.
—Ken Colburn, AZCentral.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Freelancer's dogfighting represented a move away from the joystick revolution that had defined the space in the 90s, instead relying on a simplified flight model where the spacecraft followed the movement of the mouse.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
It is often simplified into rivalry or idealized closeness.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Feb. 2026
By integrating Aptos One POS and Eileen Fisher’s e-commerce platform(s) with the same payment provider and customer relationship management (CRM) system, the process is simplified; the shopper’s journey—including any future returns—is streamlined.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
The ad stressed how AI has simplified creative and production processes that were once learned through books, notes, and code.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
At the extremes—in the fully metal or fully insulating phase—the physics can be simplified and made accessible to classical computing.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 Feb. 2026
This has also been simplified and will become a substantial area of focus for drivers and teams this year.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2026
The dust grain surface is simplified, only glycine is studied, and lab timescales are much shorter than the millions of years available in space.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Kia Telluride is taking a model year off, Toyota simplified the bZ4X to bZ, Jeep killed the Wagoneer but continued the more luxurious Grand Wagoneer and Audi streamlined its lineup by merging the A4 into the new A5 and replacing the A7 with the A6 that has a Sportback-like shape.
—Robert Duffer, AJC.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Stepping inside the half/half door, Dethleffs job was simplified by the fact that this trailer was designed with a couple (the Marcharts) in mind, not an entire family.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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The notion of a virtuous do-gooder saving the day is too simplistic for this story.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Gorman, who was chairman-CEO of Morgan Stanley for 13 years before joining the Disney board in 2024, says that’s overly simplistic for such a complicated business environment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, Prince Harry looked similarly streamlined in a button-up shirt, baseball cap, grey cigarette jeans, and suede green sneakers.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
16 Feb. 2026
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Klæbo’s compatriot, Einar Hedegart, also dominated this distance in the World Cup this year and streamlined his individual program to target this race.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
13 Feb. 2026
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Bartlett had been affiliated with the abolitionist movement during his time attending Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts, Krupa explained.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the coverage increases to about 80%, shadows on the ground begin to sharpen and lose their fuzzy edges, the light around you dims, and shadows start to look curved, Young explained.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the powerful view the world in bleak and oversimplified terms, breeding suspicion and anxiety.—
Caleb Pomeroy,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2025
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However, psychologists warn the relationship between schizophrenia and violence is often oversimplified and rarely ever causal.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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Save-the-dates featuring wood textures, greenery, wildflowers, or illustrated trees resonate strongly with couples planning outdoor or countryside celebrations.—
Craig Lebrau,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Written by prolific Irish children’s author Derek Keilty and illustrated by Magda Boll, the fantasy series follows the adventures of intrepid young witch, Ivy Newt, and her faithful shapeshifting companion, Tom, in a magical land called Miracula.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Sudden shifts in intimacy or financial entanglements can disrupt what once felt fun, flirtatious or uncomplicated.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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Yet, full recovery commonly occurs within 7 days after the rash’s onset in uncomplicated cases in the majority of cases in previously healthy people.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an email, county spokesperson Tim McClain clarified that 81 had found some form of housing or shelter.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, the definition of a producing well needs to be clarified to hold companies accountable for plugging wells sooner.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The variety of robots on stage demonstrated a diverse range of engineering philosophies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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And, as Honey demonstrated at the windowsill, windows are attractive to toddlers but also harbor lead paint and dust.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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