overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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This means providing clear, consistent, and empathetic messaging that addresses both anxieties and excitement, without overstating or overgeneralizing the benefits of the change.
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Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Moreover, there’s a chance that current data overstate the labor market’s troubles.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
These revisions often reveal that job growth was either overstated or understated in real time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Some legal experts called his reputation as an institutionalist overstated.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
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Kotter, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Moreover, there’s a chance that current data overstate the labor market’s troubles.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
These revisions often reveal that job growth was either overstated or understated in real time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Some legal experts called his reputation as an institutionalist overstated.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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