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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
The upright positioning also simplifies maintenance by leaving walkable space between panel rows.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
This greatly simplifies the PuDo problem as well, though these areas often have very congested traffic.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That simplifies the process for fans, but probably doesn’t alleviate the sticker shock.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If your workflow depends on creating visuals quickly and reliably, an AI tool that simplifies the process is essential.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The propeller steering mechanism also simplifies and lightens the mounting hardware, adding to total weight savings, and allows multiple outboards to be mounted closer together.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Montas’ trip to the IL simplifies some roster machinations for this year’s Mets, but losing him as even an option for 2026 or modest eat-most-of-the-money trade bait this winter would hurt.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The graph also simplifies things by placing space and time on their own axes.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Gaming laptops sometimes have a design that simplifies certain upgrades compared to business laptops.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2025
This greatly simplifies the PuDo problem as well, though these areas often have very congested traffic.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That simplifies the process for fans, but probably doesn’t alleviate the sticker shock.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2025
If your workflow depends on creating visuals quickly and reliably, an AI tool that simplifies the process is essential.
—PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
The propeller steering mechanism also simplifies and lightens the mounting hardware, adding to total weight savings, and allows multiple outboards to be mounted closer together.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Montas’ trip to the IL simplifies some roster machinations for this year’s Mets, but losing him as even an option for 2026 or modest eat-most-of-the-money trade bait this winter would hurt.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
The graph also simplifies things by placing space and time on their own axes.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Gaming laptops sometimes have a design that simplifies certain upgrades compared to business laptops.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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Instead of juggling dozens of photos in your camera roll, Proofr streamlines the process.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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For a good while, though, Schnabel streamlines it into an entertainingly low-down saga of the place where violent crime meets poetic passion.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
3 Sep. 2025
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In between bites, Echols explains where his love of burgers came from.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Juliana Vanegas, a marine biologist who works with Alvarado, explains what happens.—
John Otis,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
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Therien clarifies that's just one option for play, though.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new rule clarifies the use of electronic devices and what is permitted in the sport; new rules were added last season to allow coaches to communicate electrrocially in games.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Sep. 2025
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This ruling comes amid broader debates in the United States over the future of TPS, a humanitarian immigration program, and illustrates the judiciary’s influential role in shaping national immigration policy.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Shot on location surrounded by her horses, the campaign illustrates elevated pieces designed for today’s modern wardrobe, and shows Springsteen in her truest from.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the trailer demonstrates, Olympia's knowledge of Matty's own deceptions gives her ample leverage.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
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The FlyingToolbox demonstrates how drones can move beyond simple inspection or filming roles to perform real aerial work.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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