1
as in streamlining
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2
as in generalization
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplification
Noun
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This generalization should hold for interstellar interlopers as well.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
25 July 2025 -
First, generational generalizations don’t really serve anyone.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
19 June 2025
Noun
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Recent examples of months of inaction and delays are electric scooter regulation, sidewalk vendor curtailment and regulating vacation rentals.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 July 2025
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Mayor Matthew Hudes added that the agenda item should provide opportunity for council members and residents to discuss the possible actions Los Gatos can take locally to provide services to residents in response to federal funding cuts or curtailment of services.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
The Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The native of Chicagoland made stops at four colleges, his trajectory interrupted midway through that journey by COVID, his fortunes impacted by the shortening of the MLB draft to five rounds.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Buffalo Wild Wings uses beef shortening made from beef fat to cook fries, tots, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders and wings.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Indianapolis Star,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Simplification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplification. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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