1
as in padding
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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2
as in overstating
to describe or express in too strong terms
it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam
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Yet Sweet and economist Samuel Tombs of Pantheon Macroeconomics noted the government has faced challenges seasonally adjusting the price data early in the year, overstating price increases.—
Paul Davidson,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025 -
Critics have long accused Musk of overstating Tesla’s self-driving tech, and Tesla often misses its own product-launch deadlines.—
Harri Weber,
Quartz,
10 Feb. 2025
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But a lot of the Biden diehards will be people from his inner circle, coloring his legacy going forward.—
W. James Antle III,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
30 Dec. 2024
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The entire halftime show featured white costumes and coloring, along with a ton of country hits.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
25 Dec. 2024
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.—
Nikolay Kukushkin,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jackson is also considering expanding her part-time interior decorating business.—
Barbara Bry,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Wood was recognized for her leadership in creating and expanding the district’s TRACprogram—Teamwork, Regulation, Acceptance, and Community.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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“Exaggerating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exaggerating. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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