as in to simplify
to describe (something) in a way that does not include all the facts and details and that causes misunderstanding
The article oversimplifies the problem. She tends to oversimplify things.
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Recent Examples of oversimplify
The memo’s assertion that unions are responsible for delaying salary increases oversimplifies a complex issue and unjustly shifts responsibility away from the state’s leadership and the Florida Legislature.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Tell them that influencers often oversimplify complicated issues—and may have their own agendas.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 29 July 2025
Crediting a single family with the invention of the genre oversimplifies country music's complex history and disregards the contributions of multiple ethnic groups.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
At the risk of oversimplifying and/or underestimating two solid defensive teams, these offenses are just in too good of a groove right now not to take the Over.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
Tell them that influencers often oversimplify complicated issues—and may have their own agendas.
—Sherri Gordon, Parents, 29 July 2025
Crediting a single family with the invention of the genre oversimplifies country music's complex history and disregards the contributions of multiple ethnic groups.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
At the risk of oversimplifying and/or underestimating two solid defensive teams, these offenses are just in too good of a groove right now not to take the Over.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimplify
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Mobile wallets simplify payments for users.—
Andrew Riabchuk,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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If adding new focal point plants and a mix of fall-flowering annuals doesn’t fit your vision for the season, take your fall refresh in another direction and simplify your container schemes.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Oversimplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplify. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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