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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
Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In another room, the robot played a simplified version of tic-tac-toe with a patient.
—Hallie Golden The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s thesis was that the conglomerate structure was no longer appropriate, and Honeywell’s different divisions would benefit from a more simplified and focused organization structure.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Mondrian and van Doesburg believed that their style of art, based on strict geometric forms and a simplified color pallet, would bring unity to the world.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
And with that said, LCAs don’t cover social indicators or short-term changes in farming practices—what the consortium said, therefore, presents a simplified picture of farm-level realities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
All of this is, of course, overly simplified and in a constant state of change as the world continues to shrink and societies influence each other through various media and migrations.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Made for up to four players, this game features larger game pieces for smaller hands and simplified rules that are easier for young players to understand.
—Gabrielle Applebury, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration also halted the de minimis rule, established in 1938, which had simplified imports by exempting small value shipments from duties and taxes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Navigation apps have simplified driving and parking for users thanks to satellite technology.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Third-row access is simplified with a slide assist walk-in mechanism.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The relationships that Mark forms in the course of his career are similarly simplified—principally, his hearty bromance with Mark Coleman (Ryan Bader), who is first his trainer and then, entering the circuit himself, a competitor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
Previously apparel, footwear and performance materials, the company now has a simplified two-division structure focused on apparel and footwear.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
In another room, the robot played a simplified version of tic-tac-toe with a patient.
—Hallie Golden The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
The robot’s affordability is attributed to its lightweight composite materials, an in-house motion control system, and a simplified, modular design prioritizing educational engagement over heavy industrial functionality.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2025
Elliott’s thesis was that the conglomerate structure was no longer appropriate, and Honeywell’s different divisions would benefit from a more simplified and focused organization structure.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Mondrian and van Doesburg believed that their style of art, based on strict geometric forms and a simplified color pallet, would bring unity to the world.
—JSTOR Daily, 15 Oct. 2025
And with that said, LCAs don’t cover social indicators or short-term changes in farming practices—what the consortium said, therefore, presents a simplified picture of farm-level realities.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
All of this is, of course, overly simplified and in a constant state of change as the world continues to shrink and societies influence each other through various media and migrations.
—Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2025
Made for up to four players, this game features larger game pieces for smaller hands and simplified rules that are easier for young players to understand.
—Gabrielle Applebury, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
That’s in contrast to recent moves in the US, where the menu has been simplified to boost operational efficiency.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
The administration also halted the de minimis rule, established in 1938, which had simplified imports by exempting small value shipments from duties and taxes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Navigation apps have simplified driving and parking for users thanks to satellite technology.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Third-row access is simplified with a slide assist walk-in mechanism.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2025
The relationships that Mark forms in the course of his career are similarly simplified—principally, his hearty bromance with Mark Coleman (Ryan Bader), who is first his trainer and then, entering the circuit himself, a competitor.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
Adjective
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The simplistic branches are topped with decorative acorns and warm LED lights on the stems.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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Miškinis and writer Eglė Vertelytė (who adapts Rimantas Kmita’s semi-autobiographical novel) masterfully dodge genre tropes, avoiding confining their characters to simplistic labels and keeping the focus of their arcs self-motivated.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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The firm keeps the design process streamlined and as fun as the interiors themselves.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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However, Disney+ exiting Doctor Who may make accessing the series outside of the United Kingdom a little more tricky, as Disney's platform streamlined the show's international distribution outside of its home country.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The organization explained that the shelter avoids labeling dogs by breed to help reduce breed bias, which can negatively affect adoption rates, especially for pit bull-type mixes.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wang explained that integrating thermal management directly into the battery reduces space, power consumption, and maintenance needs.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The least convincing aspect of the show is the conspiracy itself, which seems oversimplified for a scandal of its magnitude.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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The strength of the market is perhaps best illustrated by retailer appetite.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Sometimes, of course, the answer is an uncomplicated yes.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
27 Oct. 2025
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These were almost always uncomplicated matters that any first-year law student could handle, regardless of how somber Simon tried to make them.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The poster clarified that the group was never meant to be about profit.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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The court clarified that racial distinctions by the government only apply in the rare instances that government is remedying specific instances of its past discriminatory conduct.—
Andrew Quinio,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In a recent paper published in the journal Applied Thermal Engineering, Graffiedi demonstrated that high electric fields can boost CHF and enable gravity-independent boiling — vital for electric vehicles and high-performance computing.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The Dodgers, likewise, demonstrated a level of depth and cohesion that went beyond numbers.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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