EMBROIDERS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

embroiders

verb

present tense third-person singular of embroider

as in exaggerates

to add to the interest of by including made-up details Dad likes to embroider his fishing stories

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Recent Examples of embroiders Also in Bangkok, Maekhoo prints and embroiders Hawaiian-style silk shirts with futuristic scenes inspired by temple murals. — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

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Armour points to two recent plays, one involving Chelsea Gray and another involving Kiah Stokes, as proof that Clark exaggerates contact and creates false narratives about opposing players.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026
The best place to start is a sporting culture that exaggerates accomplishments and rewards capitalistic success before the sporting variety.

— Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of exaggerates

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Dyes such as indigo, for example, which colors your favorite blue jeans, are actually intended to fade and will do so throughout the life of the garment.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026
That history still colors how the company talks, less like a supplement label and more like a couple of people who have been through it.

— Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 17 July 2026

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The material also embellishes the interior, where the center armrest, speaker covers, window buttons, and gear shift are among the areas of application.

— Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 30 June 2026
It’s also been cited as what’s wrong with basketball, as he’s been labeled a player who embellishes contact, resulting in opportunities at the free-throw line.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 24 May 2026

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