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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
This critical tool greatly simplifies the machine learning task of predicting the next global snapshot (six hours ahead) based on previous snapshots.
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ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Allesin simplifies this with a no-drill approach, making setup straightforward and wall-friendly.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Good advice usually simplifies the next step.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Made with 20 percent non-nano zinc oxide, squalene, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, the product simplifies the skin and body routine, eliminating the need for serums, lotions and oils.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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.
—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
ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Allesin simplifies this with a no-drill approach, making setup straightforward and wall-friendly.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 2 June 2026
That mindset simplifies his decision-making, sharpens perception and allows his performance to become more instinctive.
—Elise Devlin, New York Times, 29 May 2026
Good advice usually simplifies the next step.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Made with 20 percent non-nano zinc oxide, squalene, glycerin and sea buckthorn oil, the product simplifies the skin and body routine, eliminating the need for serums, lotions and oils.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 May 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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Leatherman streamlines the build of its Garage Batch #008 Captain's Crunch but gives it much of the same functionality as the original.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 June 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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But as Cost of Denial explains, there’s a process that families can use to attempt to get previously denied care covered.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Game 3 buzzer beater finally gave her that moment, Wilson explains.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
10 Dec. 2025
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The legislation clarifies the definition of data centers and allows the state Department of Environmental Quality to set the standards for data centers’ water usage, NC Newsline reported.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Strongly supported by the American Society of Transplant Surgeons, the act also clarifies that organ donation qualifies under the Family and Medical Leave Act, giving donors protected employment status during recovery.—
Gabriel Schnickel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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The Liability Has Moved To You Holland & Knight’s review of the decision on downstream risk illustrates how the use of these tools could become tangible.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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If anything, Schloetzer said, SpaceX illustrates how more financial risk is being shifted onto workers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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This case demonstrates that our Office will work with our law enforcement partners to investigate and prosecute those who seek to profit through fraud.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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For others, the salary cap proposal demonstrates pure greed from owners who are all fabulously wealthy yet perennially crying poor.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
15 June 2026
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