simplifying

verb

present participle of simplify
1
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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2
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 Further development will focus on protecting the electronics from salt, improving wind resistance, and simplifying assembly. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026 Most manufacturers’ lineups use a mix of either carbon fiber and aluminum because those two materials can be made into the exact same shape, simplifying manufacturing. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 The process begins with simplifying an image, almost like creating a painter’s palette. — Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Launched in 2023, her app connects users for in-person group activities like yoga and language exchanges, simplifying the process of forming new friendships. — Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 The desire to see Russia as singularly the product of its steppe heritage ends up distorting and simplifying this history. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 AliExpress is also simplifying certain eligible refund claims by using tracking, order and seller information that is already available on the site. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
  1. streamlining
  2. explaining
  3. clarifying
  4. illustrating
  5. demonstrating
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  • Since all of these networks (and then some) are included in any of DirecTV’s signature packages — Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate and Premier — the service is a solid choice for those streamlining their subscriptions.
    — Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 29 Aug. 2026
  • That macro backdrop may also help explain why bitcoin has continued to rally even as enthusiasm has cooled for the the CLARITY Act, legislation aimed at streamlining the structure of the crypto market.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of streamlining
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  • The Big Ten early Sunday morning released a statement and video footage explaining the call.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Restaurant owner Sachiyo Nakato Takahara places noodles, cabbage, onion and tofu into the sizzling, fragrant pot while explaining the significance of the meal, an intimate one typically enjoyed by close friends or family.
    — Nila Roper, AJC.com, 6 Sep. 2026
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  • The Big Ten issued a statement two hours after the game, clarifying the process that was used and citing the rule that was enforced about when the clock stops if a player touches the ball out of bounds.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026
  • From there, use hair-care products to address other needs, like protecting your color or clarifying the scalp.
    — Elise Tabin, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of clarifying
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  • On the walls outside the barracks are dozens of missing persons photos, illustrating the number of those still missing.
    — Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Marc Ellinger, a prominent Missouri GOP attorney, and John Gore, a former Department of Justice official, intervened in the case on behalf of three Republican organizations, illustrating the national implications of Missouri’s map.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of illustrating
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  • Within 24 hours of launch, the team completed the commissioning of the payload, demonstrating how the optics system can support rapid action and decision-making in space operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The 2026 midterm elections are also demonstrating how issues that begin as disputes between local governments and residents can spread across the country and become part of national political identities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of demonstrating

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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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