SIMPLIFIES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

simplifies

verb

present tense third-person singular of simplify

as in streamlines

to make less complex you need to simplify this process somewhat or you'll never finish it today

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to make plain or understandable the book simplifies for the layman some concepts of economics

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Recent Examples of simplifies The platform also simplifies the deployment of geoscience applications, allowing exploration teams spread across multiple locations to access the same computing environment without building specialized IT infrastructure. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 From Apps to an Agentic Operating System One of DroiClaw’s defining goals is to create an app-free, agentic OS that simplifies how people interact with their devices. — New Atlas, 23 July 2026 The European Commission adopted the Delegated Act, which updates and simplifies the list of products covered by the EUDR, while the Implementing Act outlines the information system for submitting due diligence statements and simplified declarations. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 The Earth system is modeled in pieces (atmosphere, ocean, ice, land), which simplifies away the signals that live in the coupling between them. — Celine Herweijer, Time, 15 July 2026 Our version of another low-country favorite, Chicken Bog, simplifies the dish for an easy and family-friendly weeknight meal. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026 The integrated panel cables are unusually generous in length and store neatly in zippered pouches, which simplifies deployment considerably compared with many competing folding-panel designs. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The PencilWash basically takes the sleek styling and design of the PencilVac and simplifies it into a single-purpose electric mop. — Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 24 June 2026 This two-in-one watering wand keeps tangles to a minimum and simplifies the watering process. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 June 2026

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Their concerns centered on Yolo County’s agricultural-exemption permitting, which streamlines construction of buildings used for agriculture by exempting them from most safety standards and inspections.

— Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
The declaration streamlines contracting and avoids the sometimes lengthy wait for permits needed for the work.

— Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 June 2026

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On average, the same place experiences totality only once every 300 to 400 years, which explains why they’re often described as once-in-a-lifetime events.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
In Meridian, that’s a motorcycle In Meridian, officials are confident that Idaho law already has a section that explains the rules for e-motorcycles, the increasingly popular devices that can in some cases get up to 80 mph.

— Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of explains

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The article clarifies that prohibiting a bonnet, a private hair covering, differs fundamentally from discriminating against natural Black hair.

— Tee Wilson, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Despite Shai saying that Ava and Rowan encouraged him to tell Hudson about Ariana and Liam, Ava clarifies that that never happened.

— Tom Smyth, Vulture, 30 July 2026

Definition of clarifies

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The Howard episode dramatically illustrates two seemingly contradictory facts about the 10 private and 10 public schools honored on Forbes’ first-ever ranking of America’s Top HBCUs.

— Asia Alexander, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

Definition of illustrates

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There’s another comparison between Homer and the Bible that demonstrates parallels between Jesus and Odysseus while asserting Jesus’ superiority,MacDonald says.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Through her writing, Bowser demonstrates her commitment to illuminating the untold, challenging perspectives and igniting conversations that resonate beyond the headlines.

— Martie Bowser, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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