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
That's when it was removed from the menu to simplify McDonald's offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Food Network.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Listen to the podcast here: The rise of streaming initially simplified financing by consolidating deals; one large streamer could replace dozens of distribution contracts.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 2 July 2025
There is already a generous visa system for such workers (it can always be simplified and made easier to use).
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
The discussions revealed common themes of customer-centricity, technological adoption, and a focus on simplifying the insurance experience.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Listen to the podcast here: The rise of streaming initially simplified financing by consolidating deals; one large streamer could replace dozens of distribution contracts.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 2 July 2025
There is already a generous visa system for such workers (it can always be simplified and made easier to use).
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
The discussions revealed common themes of customer-centricity, technological adoption, and a focus on simplifying the insurance experience.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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On the city level, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order in May aimed at streamlining bureaucratic red tape around local production while City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian is currently researching potential permitting reforms.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Automate severance processes: AI tools have long been capable of streamlining a variety of administrative tasks.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Each explained their reasons for bucking the president.—
Ivan Pereira,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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This sterile male technique, previously explained to Newsweek by Texas A&M Professor Phillip Kaufman, works because female screwworm flies mate only once—flooding areas with sterile males prevents successful reproduction.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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Her communications director later clarified on X that Gillibrand had misspoken.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
30 June 2025
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The new law might not clarify what teachers can display.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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When philosophy meets contract law The Microsoft-OpenAI dispute illustrates what happens when philosophical speculation is turned into legal obligations.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Recursion's financial results presently illustrate the conventional hurdles encountered by clinical-stage biotechnology enterprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Others demonstrated against the treatment of migrants.—
Michelle Stoddart,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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During the event, the company demonstrated proprietary AI production systems including Cinematic AI, which is optimized for narrative content such as drama and film, and AI Script, which is designed to help discover original IP.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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