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as in to streamline
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplify
Numerous destinations have simplified their visa processes, implementing electronic travel authorizations and expanding short-term visa-free entry.
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Frank Yeary, the independent chair of Intel’s board and its interim executive chair, said the pair will continue the company’s mission to simplify and strengthen Intel’s product portfolio and advance manufacturing and foundry capabilities while cutting costs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Working with an expert like Blue Parallel can simplify the process and ensure your preferences and itinerary are aligned.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
This tool simplifies meeting management by summarizing video calls and drafting follow-up emails, helping employees stay on top of their workloads.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Dec. 2024
Frank Yeary, the independent chair of Intel’s board and its interim executive chair, said the pair will continue the company’s mission to simplify and strengthen Intel’s product portfolio and advance manufacturing and foundry capabilities while cutting costs.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 3 Dec. 2024
Working with an expert like Blue Parallel can simplify the process and ensure your preferences and itinerary are aligned.
—Emmanuel Burgio, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2024
This tool simplifies meeting management by summarizing video calls and drafting follow-up emails, helping employees stay on top of their workloads.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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In our scenario, updating project management and streamlining workflow can encourage more upstream design and IP management; this could go some way toward addressing the resistance faced by developers.Thomas Lim, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The new production services unit fills a gap of sorts at Neom and should help sort and streamline any issues with Saudi red tape, making Saudi’s most ambitious media hub more user friendly for productions seeking to shoot there.Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Dec. 2024
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A lot of that can be explained by the unique aspects of our health care system.Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Not only do the stores help educators, Klein explained that the stores eliminate waste.Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
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This serves as a critical reminder to prepare thoroughly—by asking the right questions, clarifying expectations, and planning strategically—to make the most of their leave while balancing personal and professional priorities.Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Authorities did not clarify when the Facebook threats were made, but both schools — and the entire Clearview Local School District — were closed on Thursday, Dec. 12, as the sheriff’s office and FBI searched for explosives.Bailey Richards, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Full House Dance 33 Years Later Complete with Outfit To illustrate her point, Barber noted that her own character offered a unique skill for the telethon: a unicycle routine.Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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To further illustrate, consider climbers who take on Mount Everest.Joshua Strange, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The youth was demonstrated before the game when a player forgot his cleats and another forgot his jersey.Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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This case demonstrates that no one is above the law.Beck Andrew Salgado, Austin American-Statesman, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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