dumbing down

Definition of dumbing downnext
present participle of dumb down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
Verb
  • The company has been streamlining and simplifying its business over the past few years, according to a spokesperson’s statement to Business Insider.
    Sasha Richie, Dallas Morning News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Beyond Aero hopes to get around a lot of this by simplifying its design.
    David Szondy March 26, New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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