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Recent Examples of oversimple
This oversimple model grants primacy based on authorship and chronology.
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Kevin Dettmar, The Atlantic, 1 July 2022
Kevin Dettmar, The Atlantic, 1 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimple
Adjective
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At the same time, rushing into hasty choices can lead to regrets later on.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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But while they were welcomed by some, others were critical of the hasty way the government tried to bring them in.—
Katie Silver,
NBC news,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The San Onofre Parks Foundation has long sought solutions for the sketchy trek down to the beach.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The odds of that happening might be sketchy, certainly if every tax currently on the table moves forward.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even before having anything more than cursory conversations with any of the candidates, the team has decided to keep their high-leverage relief pitchers in that role.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Dec. 2025
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Even a cursory review of the nation’s political violence in recent years makes clear there is plenty of blame to go around.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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And to folks unfamiliar with the IP system, that makes some superficial sense.—
David J. Kappos,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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Whether opting for a superficial peel like a lactic or glycolic acid, a medium-depth peel such as Trichloroacetic Acid (TCA), or deep treatment such as phenol, a chemical peel can address many skin concerns.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Quarterback Bryce Young now owns the single-game franchise record for most passing yards.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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But where the Rams have really put opposing defenses in a bind has been using 13-personnel to open up the passing game.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Information has never been cheaper or more plentiful, but the things that matter are very likely to be lost in this digital ocean if they are not outright destroyed by the false or facile.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 Dec. 2025
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The play’s clearly still the thing, but its invocations here seem facile in the face of a father’s grief.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
21 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The rooms Due to the building’s haphazard original layout, no two of the 14 bedrooms are the same.—
Chris Schalkx,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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The state auditor found that money was poorly tracked thanks to a haphazard, spend-first, ask-questions-later approach from the governor’s office.—
Brian Jones,
Oc Register,
6 Jan. 2026
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Brouk & Co Pearl Travel Jewelry Case Admittedly, my jewelry is often treated as an afterthought during travel, floating at the bottom of my toiletry bag or in a random duffel pocket.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
15 Jan. 2026
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Days after the window for FIFA’s latest ticketing phase — its random selection draw — closed Tuesday, the governing body’s ticketing strategy continues to face sharp criticism over prices and process.—
Eric Prisbell,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Oversimple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimple. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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