Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
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Years of designing lessons, engaging learners, and simplifying complex topics translate directly into their new environment.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025 -
But that’s simplifying things a bit.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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