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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbed down
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In 2026, complexity is old and busted, and simplified zonal systems are the new hotness.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
19 Feb. 2026 -
Clarke’s team also simplified the electrical architecture that serves as the nerve system of the EV.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Polamalu explained that the debate about what's more ethical is complicated, and it shouldn't be oversimplified.—
Rick Ritter,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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Brain researchers long knew that the model for studying memory oversimplified the complex processes that the brain uses to decide what to keep and for how long.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Dumbed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbed%20down. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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