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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Our understanding of how the world operates is often oversimplified.
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Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Of course, that oversimplifies things and there have always been crossovers who naturally think with both their right and left fashion brains.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
David’s view To oversimplify things, politics is basically about conflict.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
There is an ever-present temptation as leaders to oversimplify complex challenges rather than develop the capacity to manage them.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Dr. Alex Gold, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Of course, that oversimplifies things and there have always been crossovers who naturally think with both their right and left fashion brains.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 June 2025
David’s view To oversimplify things, politics is basically about conflict.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 June 2025
There is an ever-present temptation as leaders to oversimplify complex challenges rather than develop the capacity to manage them.
—Michael Hudson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for oversimplify
simplify
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Good gaming features and simplified Google TV streaming round things out for a sweet package.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
8 July 2025
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His left-handed power swing has been simplified and tightened.—
Brittany Ghiroli,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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“Oversimplify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oversimplify. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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