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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
The pull-and-fold technique does not require taping each fold, simplifying the traditional wrapping process.
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Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
By simplifying the on-site construction activities, customers can get their facilities operational faster than with some traditional construction projects.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
YouTube will include tools to surface the codes at specific timecodes in the video, simplifying the YouTube shopping experience.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2025
With more than 90% of customer inquiries handled digitally, AI now plays a role in simplifying service interactions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
His vision of simplifying the loan shopping process transformed an industry traditionally known for opacity and complexity into one where consumers could easily compare options online.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The advantage there is higher energy density by simplifying the internal construction and keeping those cells close together.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
By simplifying the on-site construction activities, customers can get their facilities operational faster than with some traditional construction projects.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Oct. 2025
YouTube will include tools to surface the codes at specific timecodes in the video, simplifying the YouTube shopping experience.
—ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2025
With more than 90% of customer inquiries handled digitally, AI now plays a role in simplifying service interactions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Another business owner requested simplifying licensing processes and making renewals easier.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 17 Oct. 2025
Risk can also be reduced by simplifying medication routines, and using clear labeling and safe storage instructions.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
His vision of simplifying the loan shopping process transformed an industry traditionally known for opacity and complexity into one where consumers could easily compare options online.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
The advantage there is higher energy density by simplifying the internal construction and keeping those cells close together.
—Tim Stevens, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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According to a 62-page transition plan authored by Isaacman and obtained by Bloomberg, his vision for NASA is ambitious—reinvigorating lunar missions, expanding partnerships with academic institutions and the private sector, and streamlining internal bureaucracy.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
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His administration has committed to pulling back on AI regulations and streamlining permitting for new data centers and energy infrastructure.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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The leader of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), an organization that fights antisemitism, is explaining his group's decision to set up a special project to monitor Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City.—
NPR,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ukraine knows about the value of culture as soft power and spends a lot of money explaining to the world what’s going on in their country.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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In addition to its cover-up capabilities, the formula is enriched with nourishing ingredients such as allantoin, bakuchiol, and niacinamide that actually target dark spots and, with time (and regular wear), can brighten them while clarifying the complexion.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
6 Nov. 2025
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Modern shutdowns date back to 1980, when the attorney general issued legal guidance clarifying that agencies could not spend without congressional approval.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Wisteria is a light, calming shade of purple that feels fitting for illustrating any garden.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Jayhawks would go onto win 38-21, with that particular drive illustrating the dominance of Kansas’ ground game Saturday.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 Nov. 2025
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Tests in both artificial and real human saliva produced the same result, demonstrating that the single-application ELR coating could recreate enamel and withstand real-world impacts.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
5 Nov. 2025
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The probe will then continue toward the main-belt comet 311P/PANSTARRS, demonstrating multi-target capability and testing autonomous navigation, anchoring, and sampling systems essential for future mining missions.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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