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exaggerated

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verb

past tense of exaggerate

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Recent Examples of exaggerated
Adjective
Now, that’s simply an exaggerated version of the trend throughout baseball over that time span, but what is the floor for his fastball usage….you know, the point beneath which a changeup is no longer truly a change of pace? Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025 Reports of Craig Robinson's retirement from comedy have been greatly exaggerated. Shania Russell, EW.com, 9 July 2025 Onana, for example, tends to make more exaggerated adjustments before shots — a style that has its benefits but can occasionally lead to mistimed reactions or suboptimal set positions. Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 9 July 2025 Skinny brows, an exaggerated cat-eye, and a rich red lip added to the maximalist Parisian glamour. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for exaggerated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerated
Adjective
  • This vendor lock-in creates a dependency that can lead to inflated prices, limited feature sets and a slower pace of innovation.
    Rajat Bhargava, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • The fish then, choking on the convenient snack, would have attempted to push the belemnite tissue out through the gills, while the inflated phragmocone remained in the mouth cavity, suffocating the animal in the process.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 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 30 Jul. 2025.

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