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as in streamlined
to make less complex
you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today
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as in explained
to make plain or understandable
the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics
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Recent Examples of simplified
Claire Peltier, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The report card project has been criticized by several Jewish campus groups as over-simplified and unnuanced, but schools are taking it seriously.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that the iX3 represents a philosophical reset for BMW, replacing familiar interiors with a radically simplified cabin dominated by the new Panoramic iDrive display stretching across the windshield, and coming with fewer physical controls.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the highway haven, beloved most for its Southern food and country-store atmosphere, drew widespread attention (and fan backlash) due to a modernization push that included refreshed interiors and a simplified logo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Actually, most of us work in an even more simplified setting where there are only quantum fluctuations of space, rather than fluctuations of both space and time.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
To do that, the researchers began with a simplified system in which molecules were represented as round disks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
In these cases, the simplified approach of DFT or Hartree-Fock breaks down, and more sophisticated methods are needed.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
While international suppliers may offer lower product costs, some retailers find that faster domestic delivery and simplified returns help offset pricing differences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Estes Industries has taken one of the most complex engineering challenges and simplified it to a scale model that practically anyone can fly.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As for Ryan Murphy's dramatization, executive producer Brad Simpson told USA Today that Love Story sped up and simplified John's involvement with the actress in order to prioritize his relationship with Carolyn.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Front and rear wings are simplified, and the sport’s controversial Drag Reduction System (DRS)—long considered to create artificial overtaking—has been abolished.
—Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
From pineapple to cream cheese, the same ingredients first featured in the 1978 version of this popular layer cake still shine in our new version—simplified by baking in a Bundt pan.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill drew criticism for tucking the National Guard provision into a lengthy list of changes including reforms to veterans' affairs policies and simplified training requirements for out-of-state police officers.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
In practice, large companies with real risk exposure in their supply chains will continue to conduct due diligence regardless, because their exposure to reputational, commercial and legal risk does not disappear when a directive is simplified.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, such developments are also seeking to reframe hydrogen not as a long-term research pathway, but as a deployable capability suited to sustained operations where endurance, reduced signatures, and simplified energy supply chains are increasingly critical.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Consider this lunch, simplified.
—Claire Peltier, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2026
The report card project has been criticized by several Jewish campus groups as over-simplified and unnuanced, but schools are taking it seriously.
—Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Keep in mind that the iX3 represents a philosophical reset for BMW, replacing familiar interiors with a radically simplified cabin dominated by the new Panoramic iDrive display stretching across the windshield, and coming with fewer physical controls.
—New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
In 2025, the highway haven, beloved most for its Southern food and country-store atmosphere, drew widespread attention (and fan backlash) due to a modernization push that included refreshed interiors and a simplified logo.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026
Actually, most of us work in an even more simplified setting where there are only quantum fluctuations of space, rather than fluctuations of both space and time.
—Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026
To do that, the researchers began with a simplified system in which molecules were represented as round disks.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Mar. 2026
In these cases, the simplified approach of DFT or Hartree-Fock breaks down, and more sophisticated methods are needed.
—Chi Chen, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Mar. 2026
While international suppliers may offer lower product costs, some retailers find that faster domestic delivery and simplified returns help offset pricing differences.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
These rules are simplified from a set proposed by anthropologist Brent Berlin and linguist Paul Kay in 1969.
—Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 19 Mar. 2026
Estes Industries has taken one of the most complex engineering challenges and simplified it to a scale model that practically anyone can fly.
—Alexander Cox, Space.com, 13 Mar. 2026
As for Ryan Murphy's dramatization, executive producer Brad Simpson told USA Today that Love Story sped up and simplified John's involvement with the actress in order to prioritize his relationship with Carolyn.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
Front and rear wings are simplified, and the sport’s controversial Drag Reduction System (DRS)—long considered to create artificial overtaking—has been abolished.
—Brad Spurgeon, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
From pineapple to cream cheese, the same ingredients first featured in the 1978 version of this popular layer cake still shine in our new version—simplified by baking in a Bundt pan.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
The bill drew criticism for tucking the National Guard provision into a lengthy list of changes including reforms to veterans' affairs policies and simplified training requirements for out-of-state police officers.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 27 Feb. 2026
In practice, large companies with real risk exposure in their supply chains will continue to conduct due diligence regardless, because their exposure to reputational, commercial and legal risk does not disappear when a directive is simplified.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 26 Feb. 2026
Additionally, such developments are also seeking to reframe hydrogen not as a long-term research pathway, but as a deployable capability suited to sustained operations where endurance, reduced signatures, and simplified energy supply chains are increasingly critical.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for simplified
Adjective
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The projections are simplistic.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Well, that may be a bit simplistic for such high-stakes negotiations.—
Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Available on Amazon, this one has streamlined shipping.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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The design is streamlined, but six decorative inlaid steel rondels on each side of the handle add a little panache.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Labeled Hoard 1 and Hoard 2, archaeologists explained that Hoard 1 held the largest collection of copper alloy and iron metalwork, while 88 items were found in Hoard 2.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Mar. 2026
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Poplawski explained how there are also unknown processes that violate the balance between a family of particles called baryons and their antimatter counterparts, the antibaryons.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But during those years, palatable, oversimplified narratives became prominent—and limiting.—
Isle McElroy,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2026
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As a result, the powerful view the world in bleak and oversimplified terms, breeding suspicion and anxiety.—
Caleb Pomeroy,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As Operation Clown Dump illustrated, the first, and maybe biggest, floodgate exists at the distribution level.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Villa retained the ability to move the ball upfield efficiently, as illustrated by their attacking shape in the image below.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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How to Add Tomato Cages to Your Plants Tomato cages are an easy way to get started with an uncomplicated, workable system for supporting your crop.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
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All the used books at The Reading Room are $8, an uncomplicated pricing system that assures that everything is a fair price and means that, with some searching, patrons may stumble upon a great deal.—
Margaret Littman,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Authorities later clarified the noise came from individuals smashing water bottles on the beach.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times reported that USC’s original methodology stated fundraising would be based on semiannual Secretary of State filings, but USC later clarified that late contribution reports were also included.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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There is evidence that kindness and altruism are innate, or at least demonstrated by even the youngest children.—
Jenisha Watts,
The Atlantic,
23 Mar. 2026
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Another group that demonstrated similar spending patterns, showing apparent AIPAC ties, the Chicago Progressive Partnership, spent $2 million, though its funding sources have yet to be disclosed.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Simplified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simplified. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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