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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
For decades, physicists and mathematicians have wanted to show that these chaotic dynamics are not an artifact of the simplifying assumption of decoupling, but inherent to black holes.
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Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Campusano wanted the conversation to begin with simplifying everything that had snowballed on him.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Ray remains open to the endless possibilities of AI with plans for more tech integration, and the goal stays the same: not to make projects simpler but to take on more complex ones by simplifying management.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
Campusano wanted the conversation to begin with simplifying everything that had snowballed on him.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Pope Francis’s tweaks are mostly focused on simplifying the ceremonies and eliminating unnecessary ornamentation.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Feb. 2025
Ray remains open to the endless possibilities of AI with plans for more tech integration, and the goal stays the same: not to make projects simpler but to take on more complex ones by simplifying management.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Automation streamlines data generation and entity identification.—
Sandeep Shilawat,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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List of Drinks Starbucks Will Remove Read more Starbucks Crisis Comms Require a 'Delicate Balance,' Says Advocate Health SVP Starbucks is phasing out several drinks from its menu as part of its streamlining efforts.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Huntsville Police Sergeant Christopher Jackson explained how the law specifically targets those who deliberately modify their vehicles to be louder.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Jones explained how an unfair deal between the platform’s co-founders Swizz Beatz and Timbaland, and Cam, led to the iconic New York City battle between The Lox and Dipset.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Markets hit a low last Thursday after Trump clarified that sweeping tariffs—25% on Mexico and Canada, and another 10% on China—will go into effect this Tuesday.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Just to clarify, a 60-watt incandescent bulb is a 7- to 9-watt LED bulb and is 730-800 lumens.—
Inga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2025
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There are numerous examples that scholars and researchers have come up with to help illustrate the DDE.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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The meal took guests through four culinary seasons, illustrating the passage of time—an essential element in making great whisky.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2025
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That means making sure the youngster can demonstrate enough self-control that allows the educational process to function.—
Vincent Turley,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2025
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Our Patriots will take to the streets to peacefully demonstrate.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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