ESSENTIALIZING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

essentializing

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present participle of essentialize

as in simplifying

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Unlike conventional approaches that integrate springs into robotic legs, the new design shifts energy storage to the foot itself, simplifying the mechanical architecture while still improving efficiency.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026
His main priorities highlighted in his platform include reigning in national spending, simplifying the tax code, defending the military and Second Amendment, promoting nuclear energy, and securing the border.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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The grand jury recommended that Yolo County’s Local Agency Formation Commission consider consolidating the county’s 15 rural fire districts, many of which are struggling to maintain adequate staffing due to tight budgets.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
In a 2023 interview with Ghana's Metro TV, Ghanaian American singer Amaarae criticized the Recording Academy for consolidating African music genres into a single category the same year the Best African Music Performance category was announced.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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By providing autonomous decision-making, predictive maintenance, and real-time analytics from orbit, artificial intelligence is streamlining satellite operations.

— Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
He was also credited with advancing anti-corruption efforts and streamlining defense procurement.

— Scott Peterson, Christian Science Monitor, 20 July 2026

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Rather than concentrating decision-making at the corporate center, Maybourne creates an environment in which property leaders are trusted to exercise judgment for their guests, their teams, and their local markets.

— Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
By concentrating much of the color on the apples of her cheeks, the effect is angelicly flushed and dewy.

— Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

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