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
Democrats, meanwhile, caution against oversimplifying the task force’s role.
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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
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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There has been some progress in simplifying regulations.—
Tasmin Lockwood,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Leverage Passwordless Tools And Automated Credential Rotation Empowering employees starts with simplifying secure access.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Oversimplifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplifying. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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