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as in streamlining
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explaining
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplifying
Shared inference infrastructure is vital for fiscal viability, optimizing compute allocation, reducing TCO, and simplifying platform management.
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Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
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Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Some operators have looked for alternatives to frequent price hikes, including simplifying menus, negotiating with suppliers, reducing waste or adjusting portion sizes.
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Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
A lot of internal cancellation simplifying a big messy thing to something much simpler.
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Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.
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Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Physicists have debated whether this is a fundamental necessity of quantum mechanics or simply a tool for simplifying calculations.
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Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Pepper Home made waves by simplifying the custom drapery process, but their by-the-yard fabric options are just as special.
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Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Sam Rastogi,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Tribalists and traditionalists have controlled the terms of the battle, one by simplifying, the other by denying, the way privilege has shaped our compound selves.
—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
Some operators have looked for alternatives to frequent price hikes, including simplifying menus, negotiating with suppliers, reducing waste or adjusting portion sizes.
—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2026
A lot of internal cancellation simplifying a big messy thing to something much simpler.
—
Quanta Magazine,
25 June 2026
With Claude Tag, Anthropic hopes to ease some of these burdens by simplifying the product and embedding it where companies already operate day-to-day.
—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
In my assessment, meaningful reforms focus on empowering registers of deeds to substantively review suspicious documents before recording them; simplifying and expediting quiet title proceedings; and expanding civil remedies so victims can recover the costs associated with clearing their title.
—
Donovan McCarty,
The Conversation,
22 June 2026
Physicists have debated whether this is a fundamental necessity of quantum mechanics or simply a tool for simplifying calculations.
—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Pepper Home made waves by simplifying the custom drapery process, but their by-the-yard fabric options are just as special.
—
Alyssa Longobucco,
Architectural Digest,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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The Secret Service said in a statement that the agency has prioritized retention and development of its workforce while also streamlining the hiring process.
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To help your systems communicate more effectively, explore centralizing clinical data management with the goal of streamlining access to disparate data sources.
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Carpino retired in April, without ever explaining what was not right in the organization or, based on the standings, repairing it.
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The traditional experience requires waiting on hold, explaining the situation and hoping an agent can help.
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German courts are clarifying a gray area in the 2024 cannabis reform regarding the legal status of cannabis cuttings.
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After Micah’s birth, Lauryn posted a statement on X clarifying that Rohan was not her newborn's father.
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That's a key technical level watched and used by traders, illustrating a stock or index's trend.
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Wingate weaves this historical horror with a modern-day mystery, illustrating the lasting trauma of children stolen for profit and the unbreakable bond of blood.
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Kyiv has also stepped up long-range drone and missile strikes inside Russia, targeting energy, military and logistics infrastructure, demonstrating the progress Ukraine has made in developing domestic strike capabilities.
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Boston Consulting Group suggests CEO hopefuls start cultivating a social media presence and demonstrating the ability to represent a company at least five years before expecting to take the top job.
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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