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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
Once residency requirements are met, expats can join the public system and receive a French health insurance card, known as the Carte Vitale, which simplifies payments and reimbursements.
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Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The fare includes travel by luxury mini‑coach, a driver‑guide and some attractions, and Rabbie’s can also book your hotels, which simplifies things even further.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
AeroVironment added that the removable design also simplifies maintenance and upgrades because the laser module can be swapped out without sending the ship into dry dock.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This greatly simplifies things.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the whole process by putting everything in one place.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
This approach not only simplifies your daily routine but also enhances the haircut's nonchalant vibe, quintessential to French style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This spacing promotes healthy growth and simplifies tree maintenance.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 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
Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 14 May 2026
The fare includes travel by luxury mini‑coach, a driver‑guide and some attractions, and Rabbie’s can also book your hotels, which simplifies things even further.
—David Dickstein, Oc Register, 13 May 2026
AeroVironment added that the removable design also simplifies maintenance and upgrades because the laser module can be swapped out without sending the ship into dry dock.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026
This greatly simplifies things.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
AcePDF Converter & Editor simplifies the whole process by putting everything in one place.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
This approach not only simplifies your daily routine but also enhances the haircut's nonchalant vibe, quintessential to French style.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2026
This spacing promotes healthy growth and simplifies tree maintenance.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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The act ensures the legalization and regulation of surrogacy, streamlines the process of obtaining formal parental recognition and better protects parents, surrogates and children.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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One of the new bills streamlines the process for working with insurance companies.—
Maria Lisignoli,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Bo-Katan explains the Mandalorians who raised Din and taught him to never show his face are religious zealots known as the Children of the Watch, who broke from Mandalorian society.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Epigenetics explains how your behaviors and environment can affect how your genes act.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2026
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The new rule clarifies that for songs submitted as the first new music cue once the end credits begin, the video clip must include the last 15 seconds of the film before the credits begin.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
1 May 2026
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The attorney then clarifies if his testimony is that Randklev went through the training, but had not read any part of the act.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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Greene’s experience illustrates a broader challenge.—
Davi Jacobs,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
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Publishing books by authors who endorse the BDS movement demonstrates to Israeli readers that opposition to occupation, apartheid, and genocide is what lies at the heart of the boycott—a clearly legitimate form of nonviolent political protest.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Python incentives and education specialist Robert Edman, with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, demonstrates how to catch a python during an event promoting the Florida Python Challenge 2020 Python Bowl in 2019.—
Morgan Rynor,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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