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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
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
The purpose of binoculars is often simplified into image magnification.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
But if any character is equally probable, Shannon’s formula gets simplified and becomes exactly the same as Boltzmann’s formula for entropy.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The swift progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has simplified the creation and deployment of AI agents with the help of new tools and platforms.
—Andres Zunino, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This change reduced latency significantly, cut server costs and simplified the codebase by removing the need for complex asynchronous patterns.
—Shamaila Mahmood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
The purpose of binoculars is often simplified into image magnification.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 13 Dec. 2024
But if any character is equally probable, Shannon’s formula gets simplified and becomes exactly the same as Boltzmann’s formula for entropy.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
The swift progress of artificial intelligence (AI) has simplified the creation and deployment of AI agents with the help of new tools and platforms.
—Andres Zunino, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
This change reduced latency significantly, cut server costs and simplified the codebase by removing the need for complex asynchronous patterns.
—Shamaila Mahmood, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
Adjective
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Behind the scenes at the music video shoot for the record, Giveon explains how the simplistic approach to the video reflects his recent shift in focus and teases his upcoming album and accompanying tour.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
7 Feb. 2025
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Moviegoers in Mexico likewise weren’t impressed, taking issue with the film’s jumble of Spanish accents, its simplistic treatment of drug violence in the country and what some described as pervasive inauthenticity.—
Jake Coyle,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The regulatory process should be streamlined and held to high standards of social profitability.—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Voiceover assignment is streamlined directly into the timeline.—
Charlie Fink,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Recently, Holland explained why the couple rarely walk red carpets together.—
People.com,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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The 2025 Golden Globes, explained The five-time Grammy-winning singer ended his final tour last summer.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sunday’s game illustrated a stark contrast between the AFC West rivals, who both are in their first full seasons with their current coach.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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This map comes from a simulation of a portion of the cosmic web, with shock waves (white), magnetic fields (cyan), and radio light (pink) illustrated here.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The franchise is purposefully uncomplicated in every way.—
Tony Maglio,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2025
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For the rehearsal dinner on Friday, the couple wanted a light, romantic atmosphere to honor the coming together of their family and friends, with a palette of whites and neutral tones and minimalist and uncomplicated decor.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
27 Jan. 2025
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Initially, the company demonstrated leadership in the energy sector by pledging to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This demonstrated my problem-solving skills and showed leadership potential.—
Stephen Nalley,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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