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as in streamlined
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplified
James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Turning Optimization Into Engineering Maturity When optimization efforts lead to better performance, faster delivery or simplified operations, platform teams demonstrate their strategic value—not just cost control.
—Ben Ofiri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Context Cracker Barrel announced plans last week for a simplified logo featuring only the company's name as part of a wider plan to modernize its restaurants and appeal to younger customers.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement came a week after the country store unveiled a new, simplified logo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The government currently has little insight on de-minimis shipments due to the simplified customs clearance procedures for them, attorneys at law firm Hogan Lovells wrote recently.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The tempest over the logo began last week, when the company announced plans for a simplified design featuring only the company’s name.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Breaking the barriers El Capitan enables researchers to run high-resolution simulations that capture complex physical processes directly, reducing dependence on simplified models and assumptions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
And some people are absolutely outraged, with many going as far to say its new, simplified logo is a signal of Cracker Barrel going woke.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
The mechanical adjustment, Thomson said, has simplified things for Stott.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Why can’t these forms be simplified?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Though each adaptation takes liberties with Stoker’s characters — Dracula’s victims Lucy and Mina often swap places, and the extensive cast of love interests and allies is usually simplified — most of the count’s attributes have stayed the same.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This aspect of the game has been simplified to the point where the options are often just bland.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
The service is a simplified app that was first launched in 2018 for editing clips for social media and YouTube.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 4 Sep. 2025
Turning Optimization Into Engineering Maturity When optimization efforts lead to better performance, faster delivery or simplified operations, platform teams demonstrate their strategic value—not just cost control.
—Ben Ofiri, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Joe Raedle/Getty Images The Context Cracker Barrel announced plans last week for a simplified logo featuring only the company's name as part of a wider plan to modernize its restaurants and appeal to younger customers.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The announcement came a week after the country store unveiled a new, simplified logo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The government currently has little insight on de-minimis shipments due to the simplified customs clearance procedures for them, attorneys at law firm Hogan Lovells wrote recently.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
The tempest over the logo began last week, when the company announced plans for a simplified design featuring only the company’s name.
—Dee-Ann Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Breaking the barriers El Capitan enables researchers to run high-resolution simulations that capture complex physical processes directly, reducing dependence on simplified models and assumptions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
And some people are absolutely outraged, with many going as far to say its new, simplified logo is a signal of Cracker Barrel going woke.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Management simplified the menu, invested in sharper marketing, and leaned into value without racing to the bottom on price.
—Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
The mechanical adjustment, Thomson said, has simplified things for Stott.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Why can’t these forms be simplified?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Though each adaptation takes liberties with Stoker’s characters — Dracula’s victims Lucy and Mina often swap places, and the extensive cast of love interests and allies is usually simplified — most of the count’s attributes have stayed the same.
—Celia Mattison, Vulture, 27 Dec. 2024
This aspect of the game has been simplified to the point where the options are often just bland.
—Echo Apsey, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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The offense certainly needs to clean up its operation, but Corbett thinks that process can be streamlined as early as this week.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through this proactive effort, the company streamlined its procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes, which eliminated its onerous legacy system and enabled leadership to access timely, accurate data.—
Nate Heeren,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The stock answer is that European companies simply aren’t as ambitious, but that is too simplistic for Dushnitsky.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
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The interpretation, though, is rather simplistic to Durham.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The challenge with both of these factors—the two most common in oversimplified risk tolerance short cuts—is that they are regularly ignored by the third and often most powerful (albeit least calculable) factor that gauges your gut.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The company clarified that there was no widespread hack, and the rumors likely stemmed from a mix of unrelated security alerts and social media exaggeration.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Phillips and an attorney for several of the victims clarified there is no current plan to make the survivors’ list public, although survivors intend to share with federal authorities.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Their deep trust in one another made sharing money feel natural and uncomplicated.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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That joy, uncomplicated and present, felt like a rare gift after sixteen years of distance.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Allred has demonstrated the ability to get some crossover voters, but will need to find better traction with independents and Republicans to win statewide, Rottinghaus said in another text message.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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Barlow is a competitive, hardworking player and demonstrated plenty of resolve, turning a poor start to last season into a dominant playoff push.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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