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as in streamlined
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplified
Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
They can be made from simplified employee pensions (SEPs) and SIMPLE IRAs only when the plan has not received an employer contribution in the plan year that ends with or during the calendar year in which the charitable contribution is to be made.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
As noted above, AntiTrack on Windows has been streamlined and simplified.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
As someone who loves a simplified makeup routine, I was immediately sold on Stewart’s two-in-one foundation.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This duet with Stevie Wonder – a first for McCartney with another major artist – is much maligned because of its simplified ode to racial harmony.
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Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The Multiverse team also used the output of simulations to determine when to use a simplified approach to one calculation and optimized the algorithm to run on BPUs.
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ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Other states have adopted direct outreach programs and simplified claims processes.
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Mark Lewyn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The scorecard must be continually simplified and teams realigned around a common value stream.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
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Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
The new Hermès maintains that charm — on the upper floors, the rooms come in all different sizes — but has simplified the layout to eliminate dead ends, and allow visitors to circulate more easily.
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Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
In addition, the use of lightweight materials simplified transport and assembly.
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Bridget Borgobello
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Democrats there have also simplified the caucus night process.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
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Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
If putting something away feels difficult, the system probably needs to be simplified.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Adjective
These digital technologies have also created an echo chamber of self-confirming views, which has contributed to an unreal, simplified view of a nuanced, messy world.
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Simon Sebag Montefiore,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
They can be made from simplified employee pensions (SEPs) and SIMPLE IRAs only when the plan has not received an employer contribution in the plan year that ends with or during the calendar year in which the charitable contribution is to be made.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
That starts right up front with a full makeover that pairs a simplified bumper with a set of enlarged LED headlights.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
As noted above, AntiTrack on Windows has been streamlined and simplified.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
24 June 2026
As someone who loves a simplified makeup routine, I was immediately sold on Stewart’s two-in-one foundation.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
This duet with Stevie Wonder – a first for McCartney with another major artist – is much maligned because of its simplified ode to racial harmony.
—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
The Multiverse team also used the output of simulations to determine when to use a simplified approach to one calculation and optimized the algorithm to run on BPUs.
—
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Other states have adopted direct outreach programs and simplified claims processes.
—
Mark Lewyn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
Verb
The site, with millions of users each year, was known for colorful charts that anyone could freely download and that simplified giant sets of data, such as temperature readings.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
The scorecard must be continually simplified and teams realigned around a common value stream.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
In December 2025, Sudakov and two of his graduate students drastically simplified the team’s coloring model, improving their new bounds even further.
—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
The new Hermès maintains that charm — on the upper floors, the rooms come in all different sizes — but has simplified the layout to eliminate dead ends, and allow visitors to circulate more easily.
—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
In addition, the use of lightweight materials simplified transport and assembly.
—
Bridget Borgobello
may 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
Democrats there have also simplified the caucus night process.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
When sediment flow is disrupted, riverbeds can be simplified and less suitable for spawning, while altered temperatures and flow reduce habitat diversity.
—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
If putting something away feels difficult, the system probably needs to be simplified.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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This is not exclusively a Ronaldo issue, and simply swapping him out for Goncalo Ramos would be an overly simplistic fix.
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That’s a little simplistic — look at San Francisco’s Scott Wiener being chased from a trans rights event by hecklers accusing him of being pro-genocide.
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In plain terms, streamlined means fewer questions asked.
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States that have streamlined permitting, strengthened RPS frameworks and designed tax credit incentive programs that can withstand legal scrutiny are already seeing results.
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After the revolution, explained Miller, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton wasn't liking how the country's coffers were looking.
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In the majority opinion, Chief Justice John Roberts explained the constitutional rationale behind the decision.
Adjective
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Their findings suggest the shipping industry relies on oversimplified wind models that fail to capture real-world ocean conditions.
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Not even the oversimplified legendary stories that compress great women into the sum of their deaths.
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The original webtoon series was created by Chugong, illustrated by DUBU (REDICE STUDIO), and adapted by h-goon (published by D&C MEDIA).
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OpenAI’s o1 model illustrated this clearly on hard mathematical reasoning benchmarks.
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When the United States men's national team takes the field for its Round of 32 match at the World Cup on Wednesday against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the country should be having one of those rare, uncomplicated sports moments.
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His writing on Calico is uncomplicated without being overly plain, in a way that suggests a deep familiarity with emotional minefields.
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Days later, Taylor clarified their relationship without naming Paulson.
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Vinton County Prosecutor William Archer clarified that the suspects are not originally from Vinton County.
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Tens of thousands of protestors have demonstrated daily over the past month.
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The system was recently demonstrated in a footage shared by the Beijing Institute of Technology’s (BIT) school of mechanical engineering.
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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