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as in streamlining
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplifying
Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Modern engineering leadership is about simplifying the system by reducing friction, increasing accountability and leveraging AI to help teams move faster without compromising quality or reliability.
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Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some operators have looked for alternatives to frequent price hikes, including simplifying menus, negotiating with suppliers, reducing waste or adjusting portion sizes.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
A lot of internal cancellation simplifying a big messy thing to something much simpler.
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Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Physicists have debated whether this is a fundamental necessity of quantum mechanics or simply a tool for simplifying calculations.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Pepper Home made waves by simplifying the custom drapery process, but their by-the-yard fabric options are just as special.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Modern engineering leadership is about simplifying the system by reducing friction, increasing accountability and leveraging AI to help teams move faster without compromising quality or reliability.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Some operators have looked for alternatives to frequent price hikes, including simplifying menus, negotiating with suppliers, reducing waste or adjusting portion sizes.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
A lot of internal cancellation simplifying a big messy thing to something much simpler.
—
Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.
—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Physicists have debated whether this is a fundamental necessity of quantum mechanics or simply a tool for simplifying calculations.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Pepper Home made waves by simplifying the custom drapery process, but their by-the-yard fabric options are just as special.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process.
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To help your systems communicate more effectively, explore centralizing clinical data management with the goal of streamlining access to disparate data sources.
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Infographic explaining Euclid's survey ESA The original image was captured in black and white, but color was added using observations from the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope located in Hawaii.
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The original is a minor Harding work, Bacon said, explaining why judges might not have recognized Allan’s submission as a re-creation.
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German courts are clarifying a gray area in the 2024 cannabis reform regarding the legal status of cannabis cuttings.
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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The rain and the plumbing disasters and the reservation-system crises and Richie’s inability to cancel anyone’s dinner all come right on top of one another, illustrating how frightening and overwhelming the day has become.
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While investors concentrate on NVIDIA's staggering growth rate, an even more revealing figure resides in its supply commitments, illustrating a calculated strategy to satisfy demand that skeptics argue may not be viable.
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To prevail in a habeas petition, Maxwell would need to show that serious constitutional violations occurred during her trial or sentencing, or that significant new evidence has emerged demonstrating her innocence.
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The couple spent their weekend at the Royal Castle of Ciergnon, demonstrating the close relationship between the Japanese and Belgian royal families.
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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