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exaggerated

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verb

past tense of exaggerate

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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Adjective
The company that made the kits had used outdated and exaggerated statistics on missing children to bolster their sales and charged for the materials when similar products were available for less or for free. Lexi Churchill, ProPublica, 9 May 2025 Start with the dragon and its bizarre dog-like face, exaggerated fangs and dripping drool. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 May 2025 In the 20th century, macho came to mean an exaggerated or even somewhat aggressive kind of masculinity, often with humorous undertones. Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 Misleading claims or exaggerated job benefits could backfire and lead to reputational damage. Anthony Milewski, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for exaggerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
  • In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Verb
  • Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Each of those more than 20,000 participants’ hotel payments may have unknowingly padded the bank accounts of the three Stars employees.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Immigrants’ impact on the nation’s health care system can be overstated in heated political rhetoric.
    Paula Andalo / KFF Health News and, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The Thomas Elias column that posted online March 4 and ran March 7 in the Bay Area News Group’s print weeklies incorrectly overstated what could be built under two different California housing laws.
    Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Phoenix Raceway bag policy Phoenix Raceway's bag policy allows bags that are fully clear or colored clear plastic, vinyl or mesh.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • These small, dimpled bumps look white, pink, or skin-colored.
    Carley Millhone, Health, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The second one is a bit more abstract and is enhanced by video.
    Arpon Basu, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Ben's permanent transformation into the rock-like Thing was a constant source of guilt and shame, while Johnny's ability to fly and engulf himself in flames only enhanced his youthful moodiness.
    EW.com, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In Friday’s post, Roan elaborated on her love for the genre.
    Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 14 Mar. 2025
  • Lawrence elaborated on the decision being contingent on Sudeikis, both artistically and personally, noting the actor’s children would play a role in his decision.
    Maddie Garfinkle, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Nearby is Nari Ward’s Swing (2010), a car tire embellished with shoe tips, shoe tongues, and a rope.
    Shantay Robinson, ARTnews.com, 28 Feb. 2025
  • The sleeveless, ankle-length garment clung to her figure and was embellished with a design across her bust line.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The White House did note that the tariffs can be expanded.
    Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Listed in Hong Kong, Prada has expanded rapidly under Miuccia and Bertelli, owning other brands including the fast-growing Miu Miu and Church’s shoes.
    Reuters, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Exaggerated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerated. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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