dumbing down

Definition of dumbing downnext
present participle of dumb down

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
Verb
  • Happily, Barefoot has developed the new Bothy model to roll pricing back in time while simplifying the layout into a lighter, more spacious offering.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The bills closely align with the Housing Alliance’s founding goals, namely cutting regulation and simplifying the building process, Rabe told the Idaho Statesman in December.
    Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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