Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dramatizing
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The video featured footage depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.—
Staff Author,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026 -
One retiring House Republican told Semafor that Thursday’s Trump post depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes validated the choice to leave Capitol Hill.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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Before his time in the House, Amodei served in the Nevada Assembly from 1996-98 and in the Nevada State Senate, representing the Capital District from 1998 to 2010, according to a biography on his congressional website.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Feb. 2026
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The council, made up of seasoned political figures representing all sectors of Haitian society, had failed in their efforts to form a governing bloc to address the country’s core challenges, including security and elections.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jacobus started his career in finance in the early 1990s, but that quickly spiraled into him falsely portraying himself as a seasoned financial advisor who managed legitimate investment portfolios, authorities said.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hollywood did end up telling that story, with Ben Foster ultimately portraying the actor as a villain in the 2015 movie The Program, which Armstrong was not a part of.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2026
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Unlike athletes who have a team of specialists interpreting their pain signals, everyday exercisers generally try to override their pain without interpretation.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Toxicologist Alex LeBeau urged caution when interpreting the results.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In pushing for cuts, he could be outvoted, rendering himself the functional equivalent of a potted plant.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2026
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The move from Royal Lodge follows Charles stripping his brother of all of his royal titles and privileges back in October, rendering him a commoner.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Los Angeles Times has carried out multiple rounds of layoffs in recent years, most recently enacting another 6% reduction to its newsroom in mid-2025.—
Suzy Khimm,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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City officials have responded to the increase in activity by enacting a five-year moratorium on permits for detention facilities by non-city entities.—
Rashad Alexander,
Kansas City Star,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His release comes amid pressure on Venezuela’s acting government to free hundreds of political prisoners, with lawmakers debating an amnesty bill.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Jeff D'Onofrio, chief financial officer of the newspaper owned by Jeff Bezos, will serve as acting publisher and CEO, the Post said, according to Reuters.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Who is performing in Turning Point USA's The All-American Halftime Show?—
Maria Francis,
Oklahoman,
8 Feb. 2026
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Bad Bunny will be performing at halftime, but who is singing the national anthem?—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Dramatizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dramatizing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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