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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
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Fennell has also stripped down the first half, removing some major characters and simplifying the motivations of others.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026 -
In either scenario, simplifying your checklist should give you a buffer of extra time.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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