Synonyms of simplifying

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• streamlining
• refining
• trimming
• oversimplifying
• stripping (down)
• pruning
• purifying
• dumbing down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complicating
• complexing
• perplexing
• elaborating
• complexifying
• sophisticating

2

as in explaining

to make plain or understandable

the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explaining
• clarifying
• illustrating
• demonstrating
• interpreting
• illuminating
• elucidating
• construing
• explicating
• demystifying
• clearing (up)
• expounding
• analyzing
• spelling out
• getting across
• defining
• resolving
• solving
• specifying
• deciphering
• unriddling
• decoding
• disentangling
• unraveling
• untangling
• undoing
• glossing
• annotating
• breaking down
• unscrambling
• commentating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscuring
• confusing
• clouding
• confounding
• obfuscating
• befogging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of simplifying

Its modular design is intended to support installation in field environments, potentially simplifying the process of equipping vehicles with robotic capabilities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

Over the past few years, the fintech company has been consolidating and simplifying its processes and using AI in the business since early 2024. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026

Boards are simplifying their portfolios, and private equity has capital that needs a home. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Nike is also simplifying retail assortments, investing in premium retail experiences, and strengthening its wholesale partnerships. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

The City of Annapolis is considering changes to its zoning map as part of a multi-year initiative aimed at simplifying the city's zoning system, but some residents in the Historic District are pushing back. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Their biggest competitive advantage, hitting director CJ Gillman said, was picking the low-hanging fruit and simplifying their messaging to players. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Paloma doesn’t appear interested in simplifying that contradiction. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

And in 1997, a team of mathematicians put the matter to bed by simplifying Appel and Haken’s approach, using a computer to identify and check just 633 configurations. — Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 10 Sep. 2026