SIMPLIFIES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

simplifies

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present tense third-person singular of simplify

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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to make plain or understandable the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

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Recent Examples of simplifies That level of integration not only simplifies the workflow for beginners but also creates a more efficient and consistent experience for professionals who regularly produce parts. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 For an unguided experience, his company’s Rental and Ride package simplifies the logistics of a point-to-point river trip by coordinating the drop-off and downriver pickup. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026 The best practice is to convene regularly in the same place, which simplifies logistics. — Matt Waldman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026 Decluttering should precede organizing; the Core 4 Method (clear out, categorize, cut out, contain) simplifies the process. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 That approach also simplifies expansion because additional modules can join an existing network as power requirements increase. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026 The multitasking product simplifies your getting-ready routine since it’s packed with SPF 45 and plenty of skin care heroes. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026 From Apps to an Agentic Operating System One of DroiClaw’s defining goals is to create an app-free, agentic OS that simplifies how people interact with their devices. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 This also simplifies understanding business performance month by month, a useful pursuit before tax time approaches. — Gretchen M. Stone, Ascend Agency, 20 July 2026

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Nike has a new operating model dubbed Pace, which includes the realignment of three geographies as the company further streamlines the organization to cut costs.

— Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Assembly Bill 2555 dismantles and streamlines an aging system that some researchers said kept far too many students classified as English learners months or even years after mastering the language.

— Emily Woodruff, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

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As well as hearing the audio of the Princess, the three-part doc series explains how and when they were recorded, and the extraordinary lengths Diana went to in order to ensure her story could be heard.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
As Madison explains, picking her first post-Oscar gig definitely stressed her out, but her desire to grow her career and range (a la Cate Blanchett and Isabelle Huppert) helped push her to take on the project.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of explains

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The final version — which has Beutner’s approval — clarifies that small schools or small school districts can pool their money to share an arts teacher, provided that every school gets the additional arts instruction.

— Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
Haddad clarifies that vinyl itself doesn’t rust, which means that any visible rust on the siding is coming from something else.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of clarifies

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Turkheimer said the apparent mistake illustrates how the complexities of statutes of limitations can undermine the fundamental premise of the justice system.

— Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 2 Oct. 2026
One transaction illustrates how the operation allegedly worked.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrates

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This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement.

— Emma Hall October 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
As Applied Aerospace strips out IPO charges over the next two quarters, demonstrates its capital-light operating leverage, and starts collecting cash on its backlog, the valuation gap will likely compress.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

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