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simplify

verb

ˈsim-plə-ˌfī How to pronounce simplify (audio)
Definition of simplifynext
1
as in to streamline
to make less complex you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today

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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

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Recent Examples of simplify Grayscale, minimalist launchers, app blockers and simplified home screens all help. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2026 The debt avalanche and debt snowball are two popular repayment strategies that can simplify the process. — Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 This article has been updated to simplify the Constitution’s description of the Supreme Court. — Sandra Slater, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Emmie Finckel’s scenic design, like the musical itself, overdetails what could work more effectively if simplified. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for simplify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
  1. streamline
  2. explain
  3. clarify
  4. illustrate
  5. demonstrate
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  • As head of the agency, Overton would be in a position to streamline the process for biotech companies working on new therapies.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Underwriting is streamlined, and one lender may approve the loan when another lender rejects it.
    — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of streamline
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  • By comparison, strong fluid flows elongated the cells and caused DNA damage, a crucial control detail that explains why past experiments might have yielded misleading results.
    — Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Rowe explained that someone buying a pair of running shoes often sends them back after wearing it for a day to try on the fit.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of explain
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  • Now Christian clarified that, in addition to being just beyond Staten Island, this island was in the Caribbean.
    — Anand Giridharadas, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Three executives developed a session charter and agenda, clarified the purpose and prepared key speaking points.
    — Angela Cusack, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarify
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  • The Kalshi and DraftKings cases illustrate how sports leagues face legal hurdles in trying to block gambling companies from using marks and logos in online offerings.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Documenting many varieties is a way to not just share the language, but to illustrate how dialects of Pennsylvania Dutch differ and maybe even fill in each other’s gaps.
    — Eythana Miller, The Dial, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrate
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  • The obvious next step would be to balance the look's short hemline with an equally classic pair of knee-high boots, just as Bella Hadid recently demonstrated on the streets of New York.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The Italian brand however, previously acknowledged the atelier’s contributions on social media and are bringing Chanakya artisans to an upcoming Harrods pop-up in London to demonstrate craft techniques.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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