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
Rather than simplifying life’s everyday demands, talent can complicate them.
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For routine purchases, agentic commerce will focus on speed and convenience—using collaborative AI agents to simplify checkout and streamline fulfillment.
—Zornitza Stefanova, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Eligible children may face barriers to accessing Medicaid and CHIP coverage if the legislation blocks a rule that simplifies enrollment in those programs, according to the CBPP.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 June 2025
After narrowing down the standout options, our testers compiled a shortlist to simplify your search.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2025
For routine purchases, agentic commerce will focus on speed and convenience—using collaborative AI agents to simplify checkout and streamline fulfillment.
—Zornitza Stefanova, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
Eligible children may face barriers to accessing Medicaid and CHIP coverage if the legislation blocks a rule that simplifies enrollment in those programs, according to the CBPP.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 June 2025
After narrowing down the standout options, our testers compiled a shortlist to simplify your search.
—Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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A number of tools and platforms are available that can help streamline administrative processes, integrate billing systems and improve transparency.—
Paulina Wierzbicka,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Barrons Restaurants like Applebee’s and IHOP plan to use artificial intelligence behind the scenes to streamline operations and encourage repeat customers.—
Brit Morse,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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This, the team explained, increases the odds that the mice's immune systems will be able to produce antibodies against a variety of strains of HIV in the case of a future injection.—
Ian Randall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Lee explains his perspective, as a sportswriter and as a fan, that teams and leagues are taking advantage of supporters.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
19 June 2025
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The company clarified that prices for parties of five or more will have an additional upcharge.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
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Earlier this week, Al Hilal’s CEO Esteve Calzada clarified that Inzaghi had not signed before Inter played Paris Saint-Germain in Munich.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Anyway, this serves to illustrate how, at the helm, Murati had to address Musk’s input.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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An anecdote illustrates this trend: a freelance graphic designer once lost hours to a phishing link masquerading as a payment request.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Your contrarian takes demonstrate independent thinking that can't be faked or prompted into existence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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What’s happening Medieval Fair for all ages: The Society for Creative Anachronism will be demonstrating different arts, craftsmanship, fighting styles, and more from the Middle Ages.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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