as in to simplify
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 oversimplify
First, oversimplifying complexity of human existence can easily diminish the person described.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
To oversimplify, the overarching voter rationale was economic.
—Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Other than oversimplifying the similarities or even comparing it to previous experiences, the food now is a paradox.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Many materials for ELLs can be oversimplified and unrelated to grade-level goals, especially in middle and high school classrooms.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
To oversimplify, the overarching voter rationale was economic.
—Mike Gunter, Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2025
Other than oversimplifying the similarities or even comparing it to previous experiences, the food now is a paradox.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Many materials for ELLs can be oversimplified and unrelated to grade-level goals, especially in middle and high school classrooms.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for oversimplify
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“Oversimplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplify. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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