as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstate
His influence on Catholic thought, especially around grace, justice, and community, is hard to overstate.
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Bill Simon, who ran Walmart U.S. from 2010 to 2014, suggests the company may be overstating challenges tied to tariffs.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Kroger took issue with the findings, saying the investigation greatly overstates the pricing issues.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Enough of lamenting the losses and overstating the gains.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
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Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Bill Simon, who ran Walmart U.S. from 2010 to 2014, suggests the company may be overstating challenges tied to tariffs.
—Stephanie Landsman, CNBC, 15 May 2025
Kroger took issue with the findings, saying the investigation greatly overstates the pricing issues.
—Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 14 May 2025
Enough of lamenting the losses and overstating the gains.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstate
exaggerate
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In high-stakes projects, leaders may downplay their employees’ efforts and exaggerate their mistakes.—
Esade Business & Law School,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Kehinde’s lawyer argued that the girl lied or exaggerated many of her claims.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
21 May 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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