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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
There has been some progress in simplifying regulations.
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Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Leverage Passwordless Tools And Automated Credential Rotation Empowering employees starts with simplifying secure access.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But that’s simplifying things a bit.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about the electron’s environment.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
The company's latest model, the Omnipod 5, is a small device that's completely user-friendly and delivers insulin without the use of cumbersome tubes or injections, simplifying the lives of those with diabetes immensely.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The electrical service is generator ready, simplifying the task of adding this feature if the next owner wishes to install a backup power source.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Tasmin Lockwood, Fortune, 9 Sep. 2025
Leverage Passwordless Tools And Automated Credential Rotation Empowering employees starts with simplifying secure access.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But that’s simplifying things a bit.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Moreover, the proofs only settled the conjecture as it was originally stated, which involved making simplifying assumptions about the electron’s environment.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 25 Aug. 2025
The company's latest model, the Omnipod 5, is a small device that's completely user-friendly and delivers insulin without the use of cumbersome tubes or injections, simplifying the lives of those with diabetes immensely.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.
—Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The electrical service is generator ready, simplifying the task of adding this feature if the next owner wishes to install a backup power source.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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If your collection still feels cluttered, try streamlining your storage.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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For example, phrases like ‘realigning resources’, ‘streamlining operations’, or ‘shifting priorities’,can signal restructuring.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Police took Taddese’s phone and vehicle as evidence, which alarmed the family, Bernard said, explaining some of the family’s reservations about the police investigation.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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About The Daily Money Each weekday, The Daily Money delivers the best consumer and financial news from USA TODAY, breaking down complex events, providing the TLDR version, and explaining how everything from Fed rate changes to bankruptcies impacts you.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Musk directly condemned the posts that appeared to celebrate Kirk’s shooting, in one case clarifying a false claim that a Tesla employee had made one such mocking comment.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
12 Sep. 2025
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Ask clarifying questions and offer feedback that demonstrates the other person was heard and understood.—
Christopher Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Far more than an after-party, the evening served as a cultural marker, illustrating how Black talent is not just participating in NYFW but actively shaping its future across fashion, beauty, and media.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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While the details of the case are particular to one individual, experts say the outcome is far too common, illustrating the need for greater vigilance of, and advocacy around, a threat that kills a person every six minutes, according to the National Blood Clot Alliance.—
Paul Sisson,
Mercury News,
8 Sep. 2025
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At Level 2, this means demonstrating compliance with all 110 controls in NIST 800-171.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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While his specialty is agateware, which involves carving into a multi-colored piece to reveal layers of clay, this musician and songwriter also enjoys the showmanship of demonstrating his craft.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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