simplify
verb (used with object)
to make less complex or complicated; make plainer or easier.
simplifying
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present participleof simplify.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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They were committed to simplifying the code and closing loopholes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
One potential way to do that is by simplifying requirements for scientific studies and speeding review times, one of the people said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Or maybe, for McDaniel, it’s as simple as simplifying what he’s trying to do with this Chargers offense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
"By simplifying the design, we reached a size at which these robots can operate directly in the microbial world - almost like microscopic cleaning devices."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026
As a simplifying shorthand, a completely silent measure can simply have a whole rest.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
