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as in streamlines
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplifies
Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Coddington, clarity about values often simplifies financial complexity.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s screenplay strips out the story-within-a-story structure, sidelines major characters, and simplifies the multi-generational plot—all regular book adaptation stuff.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Barefoot also simplifies the kitchen, deleting the dual-burner stove to shorten the main block, which now houses just the Dometic bowl sink piped to fresh and waste water tanks, an open worktop, and under-counter drawers and cabinets.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The mileage method simplifies things a bit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
These vehicle types often operate from centralized locations, which simplifies the logistical requirements for hydrogen refueling.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Coddington, clarity about values often simplifies financial complexity.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s screenplay strips out the story-within-a-story structure, sidelines major characters, and simplifies the multi-generational plot—all regular book adaptation stuff.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Barefoot also simplifies the kitchen, deleting the dual-burner stove to shorten the main block, which now houses just the Dometic bowl sink piped to fresh and waste water tanks, an open worktop, and under-counter drawers and cabinets.
—New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
The mileage method simplifies things a bit.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
These vehicle types often operate from centralized locations, which simplifies the logistical requirements for hydrogen refueling.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
The Nigerian government rejected the claim, and analysts say the claim simplifies a very complicated crisis that targets people regardless of their faiths.
—Pelumi Salako, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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Optima Tax Relief Many taxpayers appreciate technological convenience, and Optima Tax Relief delivers through its innovative mobile application that streamlines the tax relief process.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Verdict on Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan Making chicken Parmesan from scratch is usually a labor of love, but this recipe streamlines the process into an easy weeknight dinner.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2026
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This explains why parents have so little patience for the complaint.—
Daniel Smith,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2026
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In that sense, Coddington explains that legacy is not measured solely by what is transferred.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The measure also clarifies that the use of city property to assist the enforcement of federal immigration law is not a city purpose.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The dual-pronged approach clarifies exemptions for destruction and sets a standardized reporting format to reduce administrative burdens on companies while boosting transparency across all member states.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The episode also illustrates a different principle, and one that is less legal than technological.—
Jay Caruso,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Data illustrates there are racial disparities among those who struggle to pay for care.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
26 Feb. 2026
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Power, speed, payload balance The quadruped demonstrates notable mobility metrics.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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What Pollan demonstrates is that AI is not incidental but fundamental to this violent alteration.—
Charles Finch,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
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