dumbing down

present participle of dumb down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
Verb
  • Bellroy’s product design team was looking to solve a need while simplifying elements of the design.
    Omaid Homayun, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
  • For others, simplifying medications, setting safe blood pressure and glucose goals, and avoiding falls or drug interactions take priority.
    Lauryn Higgins, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.

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