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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
Verb
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Jones should thank Shane Steichen for simplifying his game.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025 -
Modern versions of the recipe rely on a candy thermometer and timers to eliminate guesswork and a mixer to keep things moving, simplifying the process at every step, making Deal Island Devil Cream a recipe that fans of classic Southern layer cakes should add to their collection.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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