simplify
verb
sim·pli·fy
ˈsim-plə-ˌfī 
simplified; simplifying
a
: to reduce to basic essentials
b
: to diminish in scope or complexity : streamline
was urged to simplify management procedures
c
: to make more intelligible : clarify
Examples of simplify in a Sentence
Microwave ovens have simplified cooking.
The new software should simplify the process.
The forms have been simplified.
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Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026
The best part of his season came in the Arizona Fall League, when top prospect Kevin McGonigle gave him advice on simplifying his approach.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The southern location would require one dam instead of three, which would simplify operations and greatly reduce the risk of problems, said Zachary Henry, a communications strategist for Aurora Water working on the reservoir project.
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The chain is now rolling out a different $10 bucket each weekday, including the return of nuggets every Friday, giving customers an easy way to simplify dinner on busy weeknights.
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Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026
The best part of his season came in the Arizona Fall League, when top prospect Kevin McGonigle gave him advice on simplifying his approach.
—Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 1 May 2026
The southern location would require one dam instead of three, which would simplify operations and greatly reduce the risk of problems, said Zachary Henry, a communications strategist for Aurora Water working on the reservoir project.
—Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The chain is now rolling out a different $10 bucket each weekday, including the return of nuggets every Friday, giving customers an easy way to simplify dinner on busy weeknights.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 1 May 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/simplify. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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