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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
In the coming months, Niccol plans to slash 30% of Starbucks’ menu to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve customer experience.
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
With taxes at the forefront of the Trump administration’s agenda and his 2017 tax reforms set to expire at the end of the year, lawmakers must seize this opportunity to simplify the tax code once and for all.
—Zoe Callaway, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2025
Both companies also have RFID solutions, which simplify and improve the accuracy of inventory tracking.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2025
Starbucks Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu in the coming months as part of the company’s plan to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 9 Feb. 2025
With taxes at the forefront of the Trump administration’s agenda and his 2017 tax reforms set to expire at the end of the year, lawmakers must seize this opportunity to simplify the tax code once and for all.
—Zoe Callaway, Orange County Register, 4 Feb. 2025
Both companies also have RFID solutions, which simplify and improve the accuracy of inventory tracking.
—Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 3 Feb. 2025
Starbucks Starbucks is eliminating 30% of its menu in the coming months as part of the company’s plan to simplify its offerings, reduce wait times and improve its customer experience.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for simplify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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At the same time, the LPGA TOUR released a new policy that will be implemented in the coming weeks with strict measures to streamline the pace of play at its tournaments.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
13 Feb. 2025
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Looser regulations in the domestic mining industry to streamline permitting processes are expected to pave the way for producers to launch or scale up their critical mineral extraction efforts more easily.—
Michaela Rychetska and Aissa Dearing,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Feb. 2025
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This would explain those bigger groups that show up to bars and nurse one or two drinks.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Investigating the Link Between Cholesterol and Dementia Previous research has found a connection between cholesterol levels and cognitive health, Ryan explained.—
Brian Mastroianni,
Health,
7 Feb. 2025
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But to clarify, this isn't your regular sweaty gym bun, the kind thrown up without a care.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
7 Feb. 2025
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Salles doesn’t clarify his viewpoint until the end, when Eunice ages into senility.—
Armond White,
National Review,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump’s approach to Greenland illustrates a key principle of effective statecraft: leveraging rhetoric to influence allies and adversaries alike.—
Ryan P. Burke,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Feb. 2025
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Both locations seek to illustrate the connection between professional work and nature.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Putin’s reckless gamble in Ukraine demonstrated his willingness to sacrifice lucrative economic ties to Europe for glory.—
Sergey Radchenko,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Feb. 2025
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Since bursting onto the high school scene two years ago, Heeney has demonstrated moxie, toughness and strength.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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