1
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
Aimee Song is here to simplify the process, through her newest decor collection with home design brand Lulu and Georgia.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
In early March, the company removed 13 longtime drinks to simplify its menu.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
This simplifies the payment process and can save you money in the long run.
—Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The travel could theoretically be simplified if the tournament sites were more central, but that has not been the case during the first three years of the super-regional era.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
In early March, the company removed 13 longtime drinks to simplify its menu.
—Kelly Tyko, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
This simplifies the payment process and can save you money in the long run.
—Gabriel Rodríguez, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
The travel could theoretically be simplified if the tournament sites were more central, but that has not been the case during the first three years of the super-regional era.
—Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Under Secretary Kennedy's vision for a more efficient HHS, these offices will be streamlined, and the work will continue.—
Sydney Lupkin,
NPR,
3 Apr. 2025
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For private businesses, this approach can be applied to streamline recruitment while preserving diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.—
Karlo Tanjuakio,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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And as one Redditor explained, Quito is a great option.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Apr. 2025
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They were approved in the fall so that students could enroll in the courses in time for the 2025-26 school year, Purcell explained at the March meeting.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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This framework is best suited for companies needing to clarify their differentiation in a competitive space.—
Diana Khramina,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney Phil Sorrells in February asked Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to clarify the law.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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Circle and OpenAI’s recent successes illustrate that blockchain and AI are now ready for robust regulatory dialogue, positioning these technologies for sustainable growth.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Renee Hale | Grapevine, Texas The article by Chris Heath about Robert Caro is beautifully done and illustrated.—
Smithsonian magazine,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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After initially demonstrating resilience to the Trump administration’s tariff increases, the country’s stock markets fell off a cliff as investors returned from an extended holiday weekend.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Data breaches are a major concern, as demonstrated in March 2023 when a bug allowed users to see others’ chat histories, highlighting vulnerabilities in AI systems.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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