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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And if there even was a reason for pause there, then don’t overstate the Heat.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The contradiction runs so deep that 62% of those same executives privately concede that the risk of unsanctioned shadow AI is overstated compared to the risk of not leveraging AI at all.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The results, presented to council members Tuesday, suggest prior data significantly overstated how often force was used.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Young remains one of the most recognizable faces to emerge from the K-pop boom, having spent her formative years as part of Girls’ Generation – a group whose commercial footprint is difficult to overstate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
The contradiction runs so deep that 62% of those same executives privately concede that the risk of unsanctioned shadow AI is overstated compared to the risk of not leveraging AI at all.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
The results, presented to council members Tuesday, suggest prior data significantly overstated how often force was used.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Young remains one of the most recognizable faces to emerge from the K-pop boom, having spent her formative years as part of Girls’ Generation – a group whose commercial footprint is difficult to overstate.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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