1
as in to streamline
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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2
as in to explain
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplify
But the use of guest editors has multiplied in recent years, because of the rise of digital publishing, which simplified production of such issues, as well as changing financial models.
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Anil Oza, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Laura is passionate about designing functional, beautiful spaces that simplify everyday life.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
This greatly simplifies things.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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Anil Oza, STAT, 24 Apr. 2026
Laura is passionate about designing functional, beautiful spaces that simplify everyday life.
—Laura Vansickle, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Biddle had simplified his History, omitting most of Lewis’s science.
—Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
This greatly simplifies things.
—New Atlas, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Anthropic has gained new momentum in recent months, fueled in part by demand for AI coding tools that streamline the process of software development.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The House will vote on legislation designed to streamline geothermal energy development in hopes of lowering energy costs.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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Besides the driver, an amiable man who was happy to explain how the shredder worked, only a few nervous schoolchildren stood around, supervised by a woman with a badge that identified her as an envoy of the library.—
Mary Norris,
New Yorker,
1 May 2026
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The bulletin examined nutrition in common foods (especially meat, bread, and milk), explained how the body uses food as fuel, outlined dietary standards, and considered the economy of food, food waste, and connections between food and health.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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This story has been updated to clarify that while the Pittsburgh Steelers won three Super Bowls in the 1970s, Steelers teams of the 1970s were actually victorious in four Super Bowls.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Bears would not clarify publicly what those changes might be.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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There will be a view of the river from the commons and interior wall graphics will illustrate the theme of the design, which incorporates the concepts of earth, air, water and fire.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Consider these our contemporary cupcake commandments, illustrated by three new recipes that are, as Carrie would say, fabulous.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Hungarians demonstrated that a moment of divisiveness can be converted into a moment of collective agency.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In both matches under McFarlane, Chelsea’s players demonstrated decent defensive organisation and good energy in their press in the final third.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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