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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
The Future Of Small Business Technology Technology should simplify operations, improve efficiency and support growth, not add complexity.
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Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Stock up on essentials that simplify cooking, like this meat thermometer that’s under $15 and these cute Martha Stewart oven mitts.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The site, with millions of users each year, was known for colorful charts that anyone could freely download and that simplified giant sets of data, such as temperature readings.
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Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, this set is perfect for apartments, smaller kitchens, dorms, RVs and anyone looking to simplify cluttered cabinets.
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ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for simplify
Damini Sood,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Stock up on essentials that simplify cooking, like this meat thermometer that’s under $15 and these cute Martha Stewart oven mitts.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The site, with millions of users each year, was known for colorful charts that anyone could freely download and that simplified giant sets of data, such as temperature readings.
—
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Dishwasher safe for easy cleanup, this set is perfect for apartments, smaller kitchens, dorms, RVs and anyone looking to simplify cluttered cabinets.
—
ABC News,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for simplify
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The service is meant to streamline the check in process on the day of departure.
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This rustic teak love seat can work in lots of spaces, like on the perimeter of your garden or outside your shed, while the modern Brighton rug is perfect for streamlining an outdoor conversation set.
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Faith, hope drive Venezuelan community's response The day the earthquakes struck was a holiday in Venezuela, which may explain why many families were at home when the disaster occurred, while some children were visiting friends or relatives.
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Maybe that explains her chaotic behavior when the crew goes out later that night.
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Known for his deep technical knowledge and signature milk punches, Gibson has brought that ingenuity to Lucky Star through his reserved cocktails, such as the cookies and cream made with rum, clarified milk tea and creme de cacao.
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During Murdaugh’s first status hearing on Monday, June 29, Judge Debra McCaslin did not rule on the DNA evidence, telling defense attorneys to clarify if the sample was viable.
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The Pew report illustrates why homeownership is increasingly the province of older Americans, and why first-time buyers seem like a vanishing breed.
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The design and materials of devices such as bone saws, fleams and scarifacators – used to bleed veins and skin surfaces – illustrate the close affinity of humans with other animals.
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Alnaji was part of a pro-Palestinian group protesting over the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza and Kessler was demonstrating in support of Israel, authorities have said.
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The resulting bio-char demonstrated a heating value of 29 MJ/kg, meaning that burning 1 kg of the fuel will provide 29 MJ of thermal energy.
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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