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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
Larouche offers a program called Food Freedom with ADHD, and one of her tips for reducing takeout orders is to simplify your grocery list.
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Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Use the cues to adapt, clarify, or simplify the information.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
However, advocates on all sides of the debate have called for making sense of the myriad visa types and simplifying the system.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 19 Mar. 2025
Balancing the art and science of retail, the strategy was informed by comprehensive customer research, and had three distinct tiers: strengthen the Macy’s nameplate, accelerate luxury growth and simplify and modernize end-to-end operations.
—Lauren Parker, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025
Use the cues to adapt, clarify, or simplify the information.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Mar. 2025
However, advocates on all sides of the debate have called for making sense of the myriad visa types and simplifying the system.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Monster Hunter Wilds, released in February of this year, is another example of a series that changed its arcade-y spirit for a more photo mode-worthy presentation, while streamlining the obtuse friction that the original games were known for.—
Diego Argüello,
Rolling Stone,
22 Mar. 2025
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The town has been working on building better relationships with the business community and streamlining its development process.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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About 45 minutes later, the Charlotte native explained his mistake to the media — one that negated a Tar Heel comeback from 24 points down in the second half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Mar. 2025
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The United States Department of Justice revealed the arrest on May 13, 2020, explaining that Fayne, who also goes by the name Arkansas Mo, had been arrested on federal bank fraud charges arising from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Statesman sent a city spokesperson several questions to try to clarify the timeline.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. Department of Education erroneously listed The University of Tulsa instead of the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa School of Medicine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The tragic case of Kitty Genovese in 1964 famously illustrated this concept, though the case details have been subject to later scrutiny and revision.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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Efficiency at what cost? Read: The rise of techno-authoritarianism Careless People illustrates how this ideological vacuum is filled by its leaders’ fleeting whims and governed by their fragile egos.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2025
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Mayfield demonstrated an early precocity for music without any formal training.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Mar. 2025
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Even those who successfully raise initial capital face formidable hurdles in securing follow-on funding, often under pressure to demonstrate rapid growth and immediate profitability—expectations fundamentally misaligned with the long-term nature of early-stage venture building.—
Joseph Edgar,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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