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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At a minimum, Head Start cries out for simplifying the rule book and coordination with state-run programs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
“We are removing layers, simplifying team structures, refining our global location strategy, and focusing our people and investments against the biggest opportunities ahead of us,” Khosrowshahi said in his letter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 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
By simplifying the attacking game into two-v-two or three-v-three situations, Liverpool are hoping to have a repeatable and dynamic solution, resulting in crosses from dangerous positions close to goal.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
“You have a mania for simplifying everything,” answered the Englishman, irritated.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
