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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
Fennell has also stripped down the first half, removing some major characters and simplifying the motivations of others.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
His priorities include supporting domestic energy production, lowering and simplifying federal taxes, and enforcing existing immigration laws.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
When working with design clients who want to age in place, occupational therapist Doris Gilch encourages them to kick off the project by decluttering and simplifying their space.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Niccol has a reputation for succinctly communicating what needs to be done, simplifying processes and making clear what comes next after each step in the turnaround.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Compared with previous vehicle generations, the new architecture reduces the number of electronic control units by roughly 30%, significantly simplifying system complexity.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
By simplifying the end-to-end buying process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
His priorities include supporting domestic energy production, lowering and simplifying federal taxes, and enforcing existing immigration laws.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
When working with design clients who want to age in place, occupational therapist Doris Gilch encourages them to kick off the project by decluttering and simplifying their space.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 1 Feb. 2026
Niccol has a reputation for succinctly communicating what needs to be done, simplifying processes and making clear what comes next after each step in the turnaround.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
Compared with previous vehicle generations, the new architecture reduces the number of electronic control units by roughly 30%, significantly simplifying system complexity.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
By simplifying the end-to-end buying process.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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The website connects patients to drugmakers’ direct-to-consumer sites rather than serving as a platform for direct purchases, streamlining the buying process.—
Ali Swenson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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China has taken measures to make the renminbi more attractive to foreign investors, such as increasing access to Chinese securities like stocks, bonds and commodities, and streamlining cross-border payments.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Perardi emailed a photo explaining that it had been given to him as collateral.—
Matthew Bremner,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several board members cited the legal outcome in explaining their votes against Ben Gamla.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2026
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This could be clarifying for you both.—
Eric Thomas,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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Start by clarifying the need, then apply the effort.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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From tiny proto‑dinosaurs like Marasuchus to giants like Plateosaurus and Mamenchisaurus, 'The Dinosaurs' runs the gamut, illustrating how dinosaurs evolved across millennia in response to a volatile world.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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There are times, though, when the filmmaker makes his machinations too obvious, as with the too-cute cross-cutting illustrating how the characters are all caught in the same web.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Several Indonesian originals placed among the quarter’s top-performing titles, led predominantly by Vidio’s content lineup, demonstrating how homegrown productions are becoming commercially viable drivers of subscriber acquisition and retention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Their endurance has been proven in flight testing, demonstrating high subsonic speeds – 200+ nautical mile range at low altitudes and 60+ minutes duration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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