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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
Increases in performance were largely a matter of scale and simplifying rocket designs to save weight.
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The bills closely align with the Housing Alliance’s founding goals, namely cutting regulation and simplifying the building process, Rabe told the Idaho Statesman in December.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
In one example, FedEx has consolidated nine sort processes into a single streamlined workflow, simplifying clearance processes by using digital self-service and AI to replace hundreds of legacy applications.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
This will come from projects in manufacturing, supply chain and corporate, simplifying processes and embedding technology and AI, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Schultz said he's worked on simplifying his mechanics.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fennell has also stripped down the first half, removing some major characters and simplifying the motivations of others.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The bills closely align with the Housing Alliance’s founding goals, namely cutting regulation and simplifying the building process, Rabe told the Idaho Statesman in December.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
In one example, FedEx has consolidated nine sort processes into a single streamlined workflow, simplifying clearance processes by using digital self-service and AI to replace hundreds of legacy applications.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
This will come from projects in manufacturing, supply chain and corporate, simplifying processes and embedding technology and AI, Masters said.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
Schultz said he's worked on simplifying his mechanics.
—Matt Zahn, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Fennell has also stripped down the first half, removing some major characters and simplifying the motivations of others.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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The website connects patients to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer sites rather than serving as a platform for direct purchases, streamlining the buying process.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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And Page [McConnell]is sitting backstage with him in one of the dressing rooms explaining that.—
Alison Weinflash,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2026
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Beyond Herrington, current Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has prioritized teaching and explaining Bezos’s principles internally, even launching video explanations of each one to help employees interpret them.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
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While the moody Moon blurs with powerful Pluto in your 10th House of Career, clarifying your role and long-term direction may be difficult.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2026
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Republicans framed the bathroom and driver’s license bill as an addendum clarifying the intent of a separate 2023 bill barring trans women from accessing female-only spaces.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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From tiny proto‑dinosaurs like Marasuchus to giants like Plateosaurus and Mamenchisaurus, 'The Dinosaurs' runs the gamut, illustrating how dinosaurs evolved across millennia in response to a volatile world.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are times, though, when the filmmaker makes his machinations too obvious, as with the too-cute cross-cutting illustrating how the characters are all caught in the same web.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Plenty of competitors have popped up in recent years, but the Velazquezes are hoping to stand out by demonstrating the value of their 16 years of experience.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Emily Ratajkowski is pausing her regular lingerie programming for a barely-there athleisure interlude—and demonstrating how loungewear can be just as sexy.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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