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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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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
These claims—which both simplify and misrepresent the historical record—signaled a major shift.
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Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
Perfect for businesses of all sizes or professionals looking to simplify their workflows, Visio 2021 helps boost productivity with its easy-to-use tools.
—Carly Schnurr, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The two characters are shaped like tall candles, with long, slender arms and simplified facial expressions.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Moynihan also said simplifying U.S. bank regulations would be a good idea, echoing comments from other industry executives.
—Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Michela Wrong, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2025
Perfect for businesses of all sizes or professionals looking to simplify their workflows, Visio 2021 helps boost productivity with its easy-to-use tools.
—Carly Schnurr, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The two characters are shaped like tall candles, with long, slender arms and simplified facial expressions.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 2 Mar. 2025
Moynihan also said simplifying U.S. bank regulations would be a good idea, echoing comments from other industry executives.
—Saeed Azhar, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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The consent agenda process is meant to streamline these type of actions, according to the resolution, which was unanimously approved Feb. 24.—
Samuel Clanton,
arkansasonline.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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While deregulation is key to restructuring, there is one powerful tool that the Trump administration has yet to fully unleash in its quest to streamline government and reduce federal overreach: federalism.—
Jennifer Butler,
National Review,
9 Mar. 2025
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The United States Department of Justice revealed the arrest on May 13, 2020, explaining that Fayne, who also goes by the name Arkansas Mo, had been arrested on federal bank fraud charges arising from a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan.—
Diane J. Cho,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This find is particularly exciting, explained Ritvik Basant, who is a Ph.D. student at the University of Chicago and an author on a paper about the new discovery.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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This article has been updated to clarify that the U.S. Department of Education erroneously listed The University of Tulsa instead of the University of Oklahoma, Tulsa School of Medicine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Statesman sent a city spokesperson several questions to try to clarify the timeline.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 Mar. 2025
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Such collections illustrate the unique and tough-to-replicate advantages of manufacturing in the City of Angels.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2025
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Overall Vital Considerations Of course, the example shown is a relatively simple one and was merely undertaken to quickly illustrate how this works.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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It will also be demonstrated at stands including those of ATSC and the Ultra HD Forum.—
Carolyn Giardina,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2025
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The partnership, which is inclusive of the club’s men’s and women’s teams, will drive awareness of the Maldives as a tourist destination, while demonstrating the activities, heritage and locations the island country has to offer.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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