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as in to enhance
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 to overstate
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 exaggerate
The degree of polarization in Taiwanese politics can also be exaggerated.
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Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
But the researchers found that, in situations without such stark power imbalances, speakers of both languages often maintain—and even exaggerate—their native prosody to distinguish themselves from neighbors.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Michael Trimble, executive director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association, said the mayor’s staff is exaggerating any problems with the parking districts and not telling the whole story.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Tesla has previously been accused of exaggerating the capabilities of its software, including in a wrongful-death trial this summer over a different piece of Tesla software known as Autopilot.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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Philip H. Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 22 Sep. 2025
But the researchers found that, in situations without such stark power imbalances, speakers of both languages often maintain—and even exaggerate—their native prosody to distinguish themselves from neighbors.
—Cody Cottier, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2025
Michael Trimble, executive director of the Gaslamp Quarter Association, said the mayor’s staff is exaggerating any problems with the parking districts and not telling the whole story.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Sep. 2025
Tesla has previously been accused of exaggerating the capabilities of its software, including in a wrongful-death trial this summer over a different piece of Tesla software known as Autopilot.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerate
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Wyatt’s pointed use of stark silence to enhance some of the tense moments before battles break out is an effective formal choice that, without the use of slow motion, produces the feeling of time moving differently, making the viewer hyper-aware of what may come.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Often sensational in tone and light on substance, these reports typically allege that a company has misstated its financial condition, overstated business prospects, or engaged in improper practices.—
Tim Reynolds,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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However, the overall impact of high-tech industries for China should not be overstated, said Magnus.—
Matthew Tostevin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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It’s lightly padded with memory foam that gives the cups some shape without sacrificing comfort.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Chiefs got the ball with a seven-point lead and a chance to pad their advantage to start the second half.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Its two pressure settings are powerful enough to clear away plaque without overdoing it, all in a compact design that tucks neatly under the sink or into your carry-on.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
2 Oct. 2025
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The filthy talk of collusion, of course hyperbolized by Unsocial Media, again is crawling out of the swamp.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2023
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Yet the internet — the same force that has increased awareness of social-justice movements — has hyperbolized all entreaties to our fragmented attention spans.—
Lauren Oyler,
New York Times,
8 May 2018
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Deafening whistles soundtracked the final nine minutes of Sunday’s clash after Grealish’s goal, the game stretching into the 102nd minute before the time was called.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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These calls stretch beyond the Milwaukee area as well.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The season 8 finale saw Bobby's family, friends, and colleagues healing in the aftermath, but the impact of his passing will no doubt color the catastrophes awaiting our heroes.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Oct. 2025
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Her eyebrows were colored by a honey-brown hue, with bronzer stamped on her brow bones below.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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If the account is overdrawn for a day or so, the brain can adjust quickly.—
Andrew Mawson,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The dormant account fee is equivalent to the account balance or $10, whichever is less, but the fee will not overdraw your account.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Exaggerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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