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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
Simpler disclosures would replace a pile of documents (with lots of signatures and things to keep track of) with much less paper or pixels, thus simplifying and reducing the cost of transactions.
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Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their goals mostly involve deregulation, from keeping a hands off approach to crypto currency to simplifying Pentagon procurement regulations.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The electrical service is generator ready, simplifying the task of adding this feature if the next owner wishes to install a backup power source.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
In late 2023, the airline overhauled its Medallion Program, simplifying three elite-qualifying metrics into one for the 2024 calendar year.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Other changes include lower fees, eliminating the need for applicants with existing visas to be interviewed by immigration officials, and simplifying the forms required by the federal government.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Summarize Key Points And Offer Regular Updates Financial leaders can effectively communicate cap table data by simplifying it into clear visuals, summaries and key points.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Joshua Stein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Their goals mostly involve deregulation, from keeping a hands off approach to crypto currency to simplifying Pentagon procurement regulations.
—William Hartung, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The electrical service is generator ready, simplifying the task of adding this feature if the next owner wishes to install a backup power source.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 22 Dec. 2024
In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Parchment paper is often considered a baker's best friend, simplifying the baking process and making cleanup a breeze.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
In late 2023, the airline overhauled its Medallion Program, simplifying three elite-qualifying metrics into one for the 2024 calendar year.
—Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
Other changes include lower fees, eliminating the need for applicants with existing visas to be interviewed by immigration officials, and simplifying the forms required by the federal government.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Summarize Key Points And Offer Regular Updates Financial leaders can effectively communicate cap table data by simplifying it into clear visuals, summaries and key points.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplifying
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When applied effectively, AI is a valuable tool for automating processes and streamlining tasks that were once time-consuming and labor-intensive.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This zesty condensation of an 18-volume, 1300-page epic is a model of streamlining, even if the narrative’s many tantalizing threads, emotions and complications could stand to be fleshed out even more.Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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The company has not issued a press release explaining the issue and an email was not immediately returned, Associated Press reported.Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Dolphins still have a 12 percent chance of making the playoffs, but Calais Campbell was in the locker room Sunday explaining how he might be released to sign with a contender once the postseason elimination becomes official.Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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In addition to suggestions focused on simplifying and clarifying the process, including preclearance, the Section recommended the Service make the Streamlined Procedures permanent.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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To fix that, bills were introduced in the Senate and House judiciary committees this year clarifying the language, while also ensuring cases can be sped up by expanding eligibility to all district courts in the 4th Circuit Court jurisdiction instead of just the one federal court in North Carolina.Brad Dress, The Hill, 20 Dec. 2024
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Automakers including Ford, Honda and Volkswagen have already aligned their production with California's standards, illustrating the industry's gradual shift toward greener technologies.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The pairing of blue curacao with cream creates a smooth, frosted blue color, illustrating the cooler colors of the season.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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Through technology and entrepreneurship, these organizations are demonstrating that collaboration is possible even in in the midst of war.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Non-violent car theft, which is tracked nationally by the FBI, also rose dramatically after the pandemic, driven in part by a viral video demonstrating how to exploit a security flaw in Hyundais and Kias.Martin Kaste, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Simplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplifying. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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