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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
Lame, who’s risen to fame with wordless videos simplifying everyday life hacks, has built a global following of 360 million people on TikTok and Instagram, according to the statement.
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Katarina Hoije, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
By simplifying the process of writing code, the tool hints at a more democratized digital era.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
By turning the coolant into a pumpable fluid, the system can move directly through heat exchangers, simplifying design and boosting performance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The changes include simplifying repayment options and providing an additional opportunity for borrowers to rehabilitate their federal student loans.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Shin also framed the separation of JFC in terms of simplifying how investors assess the corporation, noting the group includes businesses at different stages of their life cycles, with varying returns and opportunities.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
John Winsor Taghazout has a way of simplifying you.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This New Moon is right at home in your comfort sector, guiding you to create a calmer base by tidying one surface or simplifying a daily ritual.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Katarina Hoije, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
By simplifying the process of writing code, the tool hints at a more democratized digital era.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Jan. 2026
By turning the coolant into a pumpable fluid, the system can move directly through heat exchangers, simplifying design and boosting performance.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 22 Jan. 2026
The changes include simplifying repayment options and providing an additional opportunity for borrowers to rehabilitate their federal student loans.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
Shin also framed the separation of JFC in terms of simplifying how investors assess the corporation, noting the group includes businesses at different stages of their life cycles, with varying returns and opportunities.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Jan. 2026
John Winsor Taghazout has a way of simplifying you.
—John Winsor, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
This New Moon is right at home in your comfort sector, guiding you to create a calmer base by tidying one surface or simplifying a daily ritual.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 18 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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Hayden Road will be closed to general public vehicle traffic from Frank Lloyd Wright to Princess Drive, further streamlining both the entry and exit process.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Among the benefits of the reorganization will be streamlining decision-making and the chain of command of fire personnel, while coordinating with the DOI’s land management bureaus.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Therefore, telling the story in graphic form on behalf of Ukrainians themselves, explaining the preconditions for Russia’s attempts to erase Ukraine as a sovereign country and Ukrainians as an ethnic group, became extremely relevant.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nicotine use had the strongest impact on heart health, explaining 34% of the link between late bedtime and heart disease.—
Dr. Joseph Wendt,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Rather than clarifying events surrounding Epstein's death, the footage appears to complicate the official narrative, and contradicts some prior statements about the prison's surveillance system.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
31 Dec. 2025
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The death certificates for Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner are clarifying the timeline of their deaths.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Dec. 2025
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The 1,300-student California College of Arts had previously laid off 10% of its staff and instituted a series of budget cuts, illustrating the economic pressures facing small schools that are dealing with increasingly dire finances.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
14 Jan. 2026
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Olous is a rare example of a city slowly claimed by the sea, illustrating how gradual environmental change can erase urban centers over centuries while leaving their remains quietly visible below the surface.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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The Exception Code — Jonathan Johannes A leadership framework informed by a landmark Caribbean banking acquisition, demonstrating that culture, trust, and integration challenges—and solutions—are global.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In demonstrating the technology to CalMatters, using an imaginary 56-year-old female patient who complained of trouble breathing, Scope asked several follow-up questions to drill down on her symptoms.—
Cal Matters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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