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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
Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
While this first offering leverages Supermicro hardware fulfilled through Arrow Electronics, MinIO plans to expand the AIStor pod portfolio with additional hardware vendor partnerships in the future, giving enterprises more choice while maintaining the simplified deployment model.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The simplified architecture also enhances integration.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Later this year, Apple will add Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified), as well as support for phone calls via the Phone app and FaceTime.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The remodels, which began last year, added more comfortable seating, brighter lights, lighter paint and a simplified assortment of antiques but kept signature elements like fireplaces.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The decision to pause remodels followed intense negative reaction to the simplified Cracker Barrel logo and to prototype interior designs tested in a small number of locations, which many longtime customers said departed from the chain's traditional Americana aesthetic.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The announcement came a week after the country store unveiled a new, simplified logo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The government currently has little insight on de-minimis shipments due to the simplified customs clearance procedures for them, attorneys at law firm Hogan Lovells wrote recently.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Parking is simplified as well, thanks to Intelligent Parking Assist.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressing for transitional weather can be tricky, but Oprah just simplified it with her lightweight long-sleeve blouse.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
The mechanical adjustment, Thomson said, has simplified things for Stott.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Why can’t these forms be simplified?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Similar to architectural blueprints or circuit diagrams, these standardized templates provide simplified overviews of complex organizations, and can be used to turn an ailing company around, or design a healthy one from the ground up.
—Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
While this first offering leverages Supermicro hardware fulfilled through Arrow Electronics, MinIO plans to expand the AIStor pod portfolio with additional hardware vendor partnerships in the future, giving enterprises more choice while maintaining the simplified deployment model.
—Steve McDowell, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The simplified architecture also enhances integration.
—Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Later this year, Apple will add Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified), as well as support for phone calls via the Phone app and FaceTime.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
The remodels, which began last year, added more comfortable seating, brighter lights, lighter paint and a simplified assortment of antiques but kept signature elements like fireplaces.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
The decision to pause remodels followed intense negative reaction to the simplified Cracker Barrel logo and to prototype interior designs tested in a small number of locations, which many longtime customers said departed from the chain's traditional Americana aesthetic.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
The announcement came a week after the country store unveiled a new, simplified logo.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
The government currently has little insight on de-minimis shipments due to the simplified customs clearance procedures for them, attorneys at law firm Hogan Lovells wrote recently.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
This obviously reflects a complex neural circuit, simplified here for clarity.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Parking is simplified as well, thanks to Intelligent Parking Assist.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Dressing for transitional weather can be tricky, but Oprah just simplified it with her lightweight long-sleeve blouse.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The follow-on Lenovo Legion Go S revised and simplified the machine slightly; it was joined by a SteamOS edition months later.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2025
In 1997, Congress simplified how profits from selling a primary home are taxed.
—Collyn Wainwright, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
The mechanical adjustment, Thomson said, has simplified things for Stott.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2025
Why can’t these forms be simplified?
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
However, if the tax code is simplified, Americans could also lose certain deductions and credits that benefit low-income families or people experiencing high medical costs.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
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The offense certainly needs to clean up its operation, but Corbett thinks that process can be streamlined as early as this week.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Through this proactive effort, the company streamlined its procure-to-pay and accounts payable processes, which eliminated its onerous legacy system and enabled leadership to access timely, accurate data.—
Nate Heeren,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Green then explained the medical and industrial applications for these new knits.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her therapist – who Heming Willis accidentally referred to her as her own caregiver – explained how normal these feelings were.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Artificial neural networks are simplistic and crude renditions based on surface-level facets of biochemical neural networks.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The stock answer is that European companies simply aren’t as ambitious, but that is too simplistic for Dushnitsky.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The timing, although likely coincidental, illustrated the dilemma Democrats currently face.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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The lesson is beautifully depicted in the 30-page journey illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey, who perfectly draws ballet poses, including pointe dancing.—
Leslie D. Rose,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a story worth telling here, a snapshot within a sprawling tragedy, but Avrich can’t make a bigger statement that doesn’t feel oversimplified.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Sep. 2025
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The challenge with both of these factors—the two most common in oversimplified risk tolerance short cuts—is that they are regularly ignored by the third and often most powerful (albeit least calculable) factor that gauges your gut.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, Casie later clarified, she isn’t necessarily used to red carpets — despite making several appearances alongside her famous dad over the years.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Glycerin helps maintain balance, so skin feels clarified, not stripped, while lecithin aids in dissolving debris, and myrtle leaf water provides an antioxidant boost.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Hong Kong, securing residency or a work visa for family office professionals is usually uncomplicated, relative to Singapore, according to advisory firm Acclime .—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hardly any other combination is as versatile and uncomplicated at the same time.—
Emma Mehl,
Glamour,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Last year demonstrated that late September and early October can be an active period for tropical development, with multiple threats that may be high-impact and potentially devastating.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
16 Sep. 2025
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The team successfully demonstrated the system’s ability to quickly store and retrieve a digital image, proving its functionality for fast, large-scale data storage.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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