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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
These resources work to simplify the complex task of securing cloud environments and simultaneously enable agility and compliance at scale.
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Skip to three decades later and the idea behind Steve’s Supertrain is curiously relevant in a world looking to reduce emissions and simplify urban commutes.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
That simplifies the design but requires the ship to lug the extra weight of all of its fuel down and back.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The administration also halted the de minimis rule, established in 1938, which had simplified imports by exempting small value shipments from duties and taxes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Skip to three decades later and the idea behind Steve’s Supertrain is curiously relevant in a world looking to reduce emissions and simplify urban commutes.
—Chelsea Haney
october 25, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
That simplifies the design but requires the ship to lug the extra weight of all of its fuel down and back.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The administration also halted the de minimis rule, established in 1938, which had simplified imports by exempting small value shipments from duties and taxes.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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On busy evenings, the KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer can streamline cleanup when pumping sessions stack up.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The startup, now in closed beta, was founded by filmmakers, data scientists, and software engineers, with the goal of streamlining repetitive tasks.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since proper vesicle recycling is crucial for brain communication, this mechanism could explain why patients experience diverse symptoms – from movement problems to memory loss – depending on which brain regions are affected first.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Nov. 2025
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Speaking on The Allison Hagendorf Show, Perry, the lead singer, explained just how the stars aligned for 4 Non Blondes to take the stage together once again.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Republican leadership faces mounting pressure to address internal divisions, clarify the GOP's platform and offer policy alternatives for key issues like health care, the cost of living and economic insecurity.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Regular honey is processed by filtration and heating, which removes or inactivates many of the beneficial compounds in honey, but clarifies it and prolongs its shelf life.—
Angela Ryan Lee,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Emailing or texting similar job postings can help to illustrate what an IT pro is looking for.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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The exchange illustrated that tensions remain high in Congress as the government shutdown continues into its 37th day.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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Published in Advanced Functional Materials, the work demonstrates that the coatings are functional, robust, and suited to long-term outdoor deployment.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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The money both clubs have spent brings a demand and an expectation for trophy successes, but, as Liverpool demonstrated last season, there is a strength to be drawn from stability.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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