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as in streamlining
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplifying
The company has been streamlining and simplifying its business over the past few years, according to a spokesperson’s statement to Business Insider.
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Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond Aero hopes to get around a lot of this by simplifying its design.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithium is further recovered using water, simplifying the overall process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
To address this, Pedro frames a model centered on simplifying decisions.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But the paths of strings converge and split in finite, enumerable ways, simplifying calculations.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The changes from the book involve simplifying the science and making Sandra Hüller’s earthbound mission chief a tad more humane.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Mathematicians excel at simplifying complex problems to their essence.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Joint representation allows the university, the athletes and their lawyers to freely share information without waiving attorney-client privilege, while cutting and simplifying the process for covering legal costs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
Beyond Aero hopes to get around a lot of this by simplifying its design.
—David Szondy
march 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
Lithium is further recovered using water, simplifying the overall process.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
To address this, Pedro frames a model centered on simplifying decisions.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
But the paths of strings converge and split in finite, enumerable ways, simplifying calculations.
—Quanta Magazine, 23 Mar. 2026
The changes from the book involve simplifying the science and making Sandra Hüller’s earthbound mission chief a tad more humane.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Mathematicians excel at simplifying complex problems to their essence.
—David Hu, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
Joint representation allows the university, the athletes and their lawyers to freely share information without waiving attorney-client privilege, while cutting and simplifying the process for covering legal costs.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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The company has been streamlining and simplifying its business over the past few years, according to a spokesperson’s statement to Business Insider.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Steyer’s plan includes streamlining housing financing and zoning and permitting, especially near public transit.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Board member David Young suggested the county could devise some kind of explanation or message on the county’s website explaining the reason for the changes, and Gumz asked Lasky to come up with language for a potential disclaimer for the website to be considered by the committee.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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When asked about the defective cameras in the jail and the lack of a clear timeline explaining how Epstein was able to take his own life, Blanche acknowledged mistakes.—
Erik Ortiz,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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Stepping outside your everyday life has a way of clarifying what actually matters, and returning home with fresh eyes often makes the decisions that felt tough seem far more manageable.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Start by clarifying priorities and boundaries this morning, then build steady momentum through the afternoon as support gathers and timing clicks into place.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The last Ag Reserve snapshot illustrating the breakdown is from 2023, which county officials recently presented during a 2025 meeting.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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One of Mexico’s largest retailers is laying off workers in its fintech startup while scaling back its ambitions — illustrating the difficulty of establishing a foothold in the nation’s increasingly competitive financial system.—
Amy Stillman,
Bloomberg,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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No student in German can graduate without demonstrating a detailed knowledge and understanding of the Holocaust.—
Terry Gross,
NPR,
25 Mar. 2026
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Institutions that once at least feigned being an ally are now demonstrating the opposite.—
Ron Stodghill,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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