as in simplifying
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 oversimplifying
But anyone who makes that claim is oversimplifying.
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PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) expressed similar concern about the dangers of oversimplifying treatment.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Democrats, meanwhile, caution against oversimplifying the task force’s role.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Is your pipeline laid out in a way that feels digestible without oversimplifying?
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) expressed similar concern about the dangers of oversimplifying treatment.
—Alice Park, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Democrats, meanwhile, caution against oversimplifying the task force’s role.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 11 Sep. 2025
Is your pipeline laid out in a way that feels digestible without oversimplifying?
—Natalie Dolphin, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimplifying
simplifying
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Jones should thank Shane Steichen for simplifying his game.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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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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“Oversimplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplifying. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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