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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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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
The series was used to streamline and simplify all of Marvel’s existing realities by having Franklin help Reed create new universes and timelines.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In December 2020, Congress passed a law to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, a form that most students must fill out each year to get financial aid.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The World’s Largest Naked Event In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In an age of rising housing costs, concerns about sustainability, and a desire to declutter and simplify life, small houses appeal to many.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 25 July 2025
In December 2020, Congress passed a law to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, a form that most students must fill out each year to get financial aid.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 July 2025
The World’s Largest Naked Event In 2006, there was a shift towards simplifying the message and focusing on cycling advocacy.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 20 July 2025
In an age of rising housing costs, concerns about sustainability, and a desire to declutter and simplify life, small houses appeal to many.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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The Trump administration has launched a new effort to streamline visas for temporary migrant workers.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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By adding biometric login, streamlining the navigation and dashboard, and introducing quick actions and one‑tap payments, core tasks were 27 times faster and the churn stopped.—
Alex Kreger,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Police officials will explain how the new police drones can be remotely deployed and piloted toward the scene of an incident from docks placed across the city.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
26 July 2025
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Cruz later explained on Instagram Robert Anthony Cruz isn’t letting a live TV mishap keep him down!—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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This mindset sharpens execution, clarifies your narrative and aligns your team around value creation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Mulford clarified the board vote did not approve an AI plan.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
25 July 2025
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Harper’s frustrations, though, seemingly illustrated the divide between the MLB Players Association and Manfred, a deeply experienced labor lawyer who’s now in his third term as commissioner.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
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This illustrates the importance of using your logo as your marketing tool, not just as an identifier.—
Zaheer Dodhia,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Annually, Wheeler has to demonstrate his manic-zaniness by jumping out the window of a local business.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Aug. 2025
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Drawing on over 50 in-depth interviews, MIT researchers demonstrate that when employees help define the problem, co-design workflows, experiment with tools, and shape fair transition policies, not only does adoption improve, but worker productivity and job quality also rise.—
Sharon Wu,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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