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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
Modern versions of the recipe rely on a candy thermometer and timers to eliminate guesswork and a mixer to keep things moving, simplifying the process at every step, making Deal Island Devil Cream a recipe that fans of classic Southern layer cakes should add to their collection.
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Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Each module can even be swapped for one with different cell chemistry, extending battery life and simplifying repairs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Bellroy’s product design team was looking to solve a need while simplifying elements of the design.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Part of the redesign is simplifying navigation in some apps by displaying fewer controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Manabe had a knack for simplifying Earth processes in ways that captured the essential ingredients.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
There has been some progress in simplifying regulations.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
But that’s simplifying things a bit.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2025
Each module can even be swapped for one with different cell chemistry, extending battery life and simplifying repairs.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2025
Bellroy’s product design team was looking to solve a need while simplifying elements of the design.
—Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
Part of the redesign is simplifying navigation in some apps by displaying fewer controls.
—ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
Manabe had a knack for simplifying Earth processes in ways that captured the essential ingredients.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
There has been some progress in simplifying regulations.
—Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
But that’s simplifying things a bit.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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Its human capital platform enables companies to manage workforce and HR processes, while the financials platform supports streamlining financial operations such as accounts payable, procurement and accounting.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Perhaps most impressively, AI is dramatically streamlining the behind-the-scenes work of event planning and execution.—
Shawn Pierce,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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May acted as his own attorney at a hearing that included prosecutors showing charts explaining in stark, factual ways what was on each video May is charged with distributing.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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But mostly the veteran producer spent his wide-ranging conversation with Variety‘s Clayton Davis explaining the job that is often hard to define — the role of a producer — and discussing the state of the film business.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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This could be with a sibling, neighbor or close friend, so clarifying boundaries is key.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Try washing the tint out with a clarifying shampoo or a deep treatment mask like Matrix Biolage HydraSource Deep Treatment Hair Mask right away.—
Maureen Choi,
Glamour,
25 Sep. 2025
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The recall occurs just months after a separate tuna recall at Costco over botulism risks, illustrating the persistent food safety challenges faced by industry and regulators alike.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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In areas where water availability is limited, competing demands, such as agriculture or community needs, may be constrained, illustrating how AI’s resource footprint can intersect with broader development challenges.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Further demonstrating Alvarez’s point, the catcher batted ninth.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Related Articles The NikeSkims dancers transitioned between yoga poses and strong stances, demonstrating the flexibility of the leggings, bodysuits, bras and tanks.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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