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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
This not only simplifies internal audits but also helps meet regulatory requirements.
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Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The pass also simplifies travel by allowing more seamless entry to participating sites.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
The elimination of the provisions in many ways simplifies retirement income planning for affected beneficiaries, financial advisors say.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
History has simplified this story into a single blunder, choosing one player over another.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kathleen Hurley, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
The pass also simplifies travel by allowing more seamless entry to participating sites.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Jan. 2025
The elimination of the provisions in many ways simplifies retirement income planning for affected beneficiaries, financial advisors say.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
History has simplified this story into a single blunder, choosing one player over another.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplify
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Trump’s plan to streamline government operations through mass firings and efficiency measures has raised questions about transparency and legal compliance.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Jan. 2025
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For instance, Pearson’s Skills Outlook: Reclaim the Clock predicts that by 2026, automation could save educators 665,000 hours per week in the UK alone, primarily by streamlining tasks like lesson planning and maintaining current knowledge.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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But money alone doesn’t explain the absence of conscience.—
Todd L. Pittinsky,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Jan. 2025
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For some teams, a dark-horse mind-set might be better for strategic reasons: underdogs tend to focus on the positive outcome (winning), while top dogs tend to avoid negative outcomes (not losing), which could explain why underdogs sometimes play looser and with an eye to higher risks and rewards.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2025
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Zelenskyy did not clarify whether humanitarian aid had been paused.—
SAMYA KULLAB,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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The message, sent to workers across different agencies in a week of transition, surprised recipients, including some who mistook it for spam, leading some agencies to follow up to clarify with staffers.—
Katherine Faulders,
ABC News,
24 Jan. 2025
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This example illustrates how AI can enhance productivity while allowing humans to focus on tasks that require creativity and expertise.—
Dr. Aviva Legatt,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The table below, displaying centre-backs signed, illustrates that dominance over other leagues.—
Jacob Whitehead,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Still, Pasha’s interactions with current and former students demonstrate his unique place within the academic ecosystem, and the conviction that guides his defiant documentation.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
25 Jan. 2025
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Despite these challenges, the Texans' strong playoff run—despite falling short in the divisional round to Kansas City—demonstrated that the team is close to competing at a higher level.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Simplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplify. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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