as in inflated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
loves the exaggerated emotions that are part and parcel of grand opera
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as in padded
to add to the interest of by including made-up details
the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures
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as in overstated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors warned that the statute encouraged exaggerated or bad-faith claims that would be difficult to disprove years after the fact.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
There are some who worry that the transformative power of AI in health care might be exaggerated, at least based on what’s in use now.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
An exaggerated defense response.
—Zulekha Nathoo, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors warned that the statute encouraged exaggerated or bad-faith claims that would be difficult to disprove years after the fact.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
Some health experts have said that, while there has been evidence of fraud, the concerns have been exaggerated.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
There are some who worry that the transformative power of AI in health care might be exaggerated, at least based on what’s in use now.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
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Trekking guides and their businesses get a boost from inflated invoices, the outlet suggested.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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However, California’s petroleum market watchdog is warning that some of the inflated price may be due to price gouging, my colleague Blanca Begert reports.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Steyer, who’s polling ahead of Swalwell in some surveys, has reportedly padded his campaign coffers with more than $38 million of his own cash.—
Nicholas Wu,
semafor.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Materials should be comfortable, well-padded, durable and easy to clean, with waterproof options useful for outdoor or travel use.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Claims that Tehran's capabilities have been obliterated are overstated.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Many homeowners have heard that mulching clippings contributes to thatch buildup in a lawn, but that concern is overstated.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2026
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The plum colored built-ins add lots of personality to the small space.—
Lindsey Mather,
Architectural Digest,
7 Apr. 2026
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But much like other corals, those born in the darkness can be brightly colored.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
3 Apr. 2026
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My parents took me on my first flight at three months old and never stopped, raising me in a world that stretched far beyond home.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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The other day, a squad of dancers stretched and limbered up in the halls as, outside, the lions stayed still.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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At the Smart Works capsule collection launch in 2019, Meghan enhanced the look with gold accessories and brown heels.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Microsoft, whose stock sunk 23% in the first quarter, has ramped up spending on data centers for cloud customers such as OpenAI, and investors are seeking signs that products enhanced with AI models will boost revenue and profitability.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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Officials have not yet elaborated on how Webber was able to operate a vehicle or fire a weapon.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The 49ers prioritized improving both the training staff and roster depth this offseason, and the 61-year-old head coach elaborated on those changes after day one of the spring session.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Piastri made an ambitious lunge on Norris in the penultimate lap, but overdid it and locked his front wheel, nearly crashing into his teammate.—
Sahil Kapur,
NBC news,
3 Aug. 2025
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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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