SIMPLIFYING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

simplifying

verb

present participle of simplify

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 All scanners and vehicles should have compatible ports, simplifying the connection. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 Its modular design is intended to support installation in field environments, potentially simplifying the process of equipping vehicles with robotic capabilities. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026 Over the past few years, the fintech company has been consolidating and simplifying its processes and using AI in the business since early 2024. — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026 Boards are simplifying their portfolios, and private equity has capital that needs a home. — Sami Nomair, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Nike is also simplifying retail assortments, investing in premium retail experiences, and strengthening its wholesale partnerships. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 The City of Annapolis is considering changes to its zoning map as part of a multi-year initiative aimed at simplifying the city's zoning system, but some residents in the Historic District are pushing back. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Their biggest competitive advantage, hitting director CJ Gillman said, was picking the low-hanging fruit and simplifying their messaging to players. — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Paloma doesn’t appear interested in simplifying that contradiction. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026

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With Raman focused on tenant rights and Bass focused on streamlining permitting while maintaining single-family neighborhoods, there’s a stark contrast in their endorsements.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
That means improving access, streamlining workflows, and allowing more time for counseling parents with questions and concerns.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of streamlining

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The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
As this is a Lynch film, explaining the rest of the plot would be a pointless exercise, but expect plentiful violence, stylish surrealism, and a road movie that’ll shock and delight in equal measure.

— Daisy Jones, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of explaining

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Before meeting with a patient advocate, identify your main objectives – for example, preparing for a transition home, clarifying a treatment plan or understanding medication changes.

— Jennifer Schlinger, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
In November 2025, South Korea proposed talks on clarifying the borderline, but North Korea didn’t respond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of clarifying

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Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Its report points to independent software maintenance as a way for IT leaders to regain control over software budgets, illustrating its potential bias.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of illustrating

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In May 2024, The War Zone examined Chinese state television video showing soldiers taking cover from first-person-view (FPV) drones, using a net-catching projectile, and demonstrating a handheld jammer.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
The rise of self-harm influencers—people for whom demonstrating their distress online has become a source of income and validation—is a terrifying new development.

— Gavin Francis, The New York Review of Books, 24 Oct. 2026

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