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as in streamlines
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explains
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplifies
This practice simplifies decision-making and reduces clutter.
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Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Not observing daylight saving time also simplifies timekeeping for businesses, government agencies and residents.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Coddington, clarity about values often simplifies financial complexity.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s screenplay strips out the story-within-a-story structure, sidelines major characters, and simplifies the multi-generational plot—all regular book adaptation stuff.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 16 Mar. 2026
Building on the past decade of work by the sustainable farming organization, the next step expands OCA’s impact areas simplifies participation for brands and retailers and increases global supply through new partnerships.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
This method aims to directly enrich these gases, which simplifies the production process and reduces the risk of impurities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Mar. 2026
Not observing daylight saving time also simplifies timekeeping for businesses, government agencies and residents.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Daniel recommends an extendible Swiffer for removing dust from high areas, multipurpose Clorox wipes for numerous surfaces, a garden pad for kneeling on when cleaning low areas and an O-Cedar mop that simplifies various cleaning jobs.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
According to Coddington, clarity about values often simplifies financial complexity.
—Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s screenplay strips out the story-within-a-story structure, sidelines major characters, and simplifies the multi-generational plot—all regular book adaptation stuff.
—Anna Gaca, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
Why leave the heavy lifting to the searcher-consumer if ultimately this simplifies the process?
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifies
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This App Is Now Mandatory for All Visitors Travelers must complete a digital form using the All Indonesia app, which streamlines immigration, customs, and health declarations.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Levi's 318 Shaping Wide-leg Jeans feature a smoothing panel that streamlines the fit through the waist, balanced by a wide-leg silhouette.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Which explains everything and nothing.—
Jeffrey Eugenides,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2026
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One explains why inflation exists, while the other tells you what to do when your rent goes up.—
Gerald Bradshaw,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
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When asked if he is divorced, Marsden's character clarifies he is widowed.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers must pass legislation that clarifies that ostomy supplies are not appropriate for inclusion in competitive bidding programs and should be treated as patient-specific systems, not interchangeable goods.—
Diego Schaps,
STAT,
1 Apr. 2026
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Contending visions of the attorney general’s job Bondi’s tenure illustrates the conflicting visions of what an attorney general should do that animate today’s American politics.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
3 Apr. 2026
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The University of Illinois System illustrates the scale of impact universities can have across the state.—
Mark Denzler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their willingness to adapt demonstrates forward-thinking leadership from BORA.—
Ian Cohen,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Simpson’s paradox demonstrates how counterintuitive statistics can be This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
31 Mar. 2026
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