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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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
That's when it was removed from the menu to simplify McDonald's offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Food Network.
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Listen to the podcast here: The rise of streaming initially simplified financing by consolidating deals; one large streamer could replace dozens of distribution contracts.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 2 July 2025
There is already a generous visa system for such workers (it can always be simplified and made easier to use).
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
The discussions revealed common themes of customer-centricity, technological adoption, and a focus on simplifying the insurance experience.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Listen to the podcast here: The rise of streaming initially simplified financing by consolidating deals; one large streamer could replace dozens of distribution contracts.
—Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 2 July 2025
There is already a generous visa system for such workers (it can always be simplified and made easier to use).
—The Editors, National Review, 30 June 2025
The discussions revealed common themes of customer-centricity, technological adoption, and a focus on simplifying the insurance experience.
—Christer Holloman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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On the city level, L.A. Mayor Karen Bass signed an executive order in May aimed at streamlining bureaucratic red tape around local production while City Councilmember Adrin Nazarian is currently researching potential permitting reforms.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
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Automate severance processes: AI tools have long been capable of streamlining a variety of administrative tasks.—
C200,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Another royal source explained that layoffs were inevitable for the former royal family members.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
13 July 2025
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The woman explained the extensive interviewing process as well as her concerns with pursuing the opportunity on the community forum Mumsnet.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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Based on this research, the company hypothesized about what the issues are that give people trouble with these terms and concepts, though many such searches also could be conducted to clarify details or derive more information.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Casas has emphasized that the new agreement is primarily about clarifying responsibilities, not about radically changing the department’s behavior.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 July 2025
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The three friends who wrote and illustrated the story felt that those three stages were the perfect way to justify the collaboration.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
8 July 2025
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Recursion's financial results presently illustrate the conventional hurdles encountered by clinical-stage biotechnology enterprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Given to the forward who demonstrates throughout the season the most skill in the defensive component of the game.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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These weren't amateur attempts at gaming the system — they were carefully crafted prompt injections that demonstrated deep understanding of how AI systems process text and respond to instructions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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