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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Why would the company overstate its results by so much?
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
An economist in Istanbul noted that while workers were indeed suffering from job losses, the scale of severance abuse was likely overstated.
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The impact of halftime coaching adjustments is often overstated, but FSU’s 29-0 margin in the third and fourth quarters Saturday night suggests Matt Entz and his staff made all the right moves.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Why would the company overstate its results by so much?
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
An economist in Istanbul noted that while workers were indeed suffering from job losses, the scale of severance abuse was likely overstated.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 2 Sep. 2025
The impact of halftime coaching adjustments is often overstated, but FSU’s 29-0 margin in the third and fourth quarters Saturday night suggests Matt Entz and his staff made all the right moves.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2025.
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