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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dumbing down
simplifying
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The contracts are under $250,000 and require MnDOT to seek just two quotes, simplifying the normal competitive bidding process that might otherwise shut out many small shops.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026 -
Toyota pulled that off by simplifying the structure and reducing the number of axles.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Dumbing down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dumbing%20down. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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