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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
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His priorities include supporting domestic energy production, lowering and simplifying federal taxes, and enforcing existing immigration laws.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026 -
Platform Positioning and Accessibility The company emphasizes the platform’s ease of use compared with typical crypto exchanges and its goal of simplifying entry into digital assets, particularly for those traditionally daunted by complexity.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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