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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
Sanyuan Aerospace highlighted that the cable drive places drive control components inside the satellite body, which simplifies thermal control and radiation protection and reduces research and development costs.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Hranchuk, the consumer behavior expert and a professor at Brock University in Ontario, said the menu refresh can work if Panera simplifies its ordering process, delivers quality food and creates a consistent experience.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This practice simplifies decision-making and reduces clutter.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Not observing daylight saving time also simplifies timekeeping for businesses, government agencies and residents.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 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
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
Hranchuk, the consumer behavior expert and a professor at Brock University in Ontario, said the menu refresh can work if Panera simplifies its ordering process, delivers quality food and creates a consistent experience.
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
This practice simplifies decision-making and reduces clutter.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Not observing daylight saving time also simplifies timekeeping for businesses, government agencies and residents.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 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
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Levi's 318 Shaping Wide-leg Jeans feature a smoothing panel that streamlines the fit through the waist, balanced by a wide-leg silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Jeff’s worries, Rogers explains to the camera after seeing his young friend off, are different from the worry that one’s parents might separate.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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Saliers further explains that the essential tremor has impacted the way the duo can perform some of their most notable harmonies.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Deep work clarifies what truly matters.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Adding Pollock to the picture further clarifies the picture.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The head-spinning turnaround illustrates an already-familiar story.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
16 Apr. 2026
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The two events share a history — one that illustrates just how the plate program has become picayune, politicized and potentially hazardous to public safety.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Or when Reggie purposefully annoys Arthur by having his son, Carmelo (Jalyn Hall), practice with his a cappella group in Arthur’s editing suite, a move that demonstrates the increasingly teasing affection between Arthur and Reggie.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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As the book demonstrates, notoriously unforgiving passport photos were delivered so well by Sharkey that some stars would see him again and again.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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