as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
overblown predictions of financial calamity after the company had one bad quarter
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Recent Examples of overblown
Proponents say those concerns are overblown, noting that poll workers are supposed to be trained to use the backup system and a majority of the country already uses paper ballots.
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Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Read more about how the family is grappling with skepticism among friends — and even health care professionals — who say their fear of measles is overblown.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More Sethi also said fears that AI will severely disrupt SaaS companies is overblown.
—Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overblown
Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Read more about how the family is grappling with skepticism among friends — and even health care professionals — who say their fear of measles is overblown.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Either way, concerns about empty seats may be overblown since the fourth and final phase of ticket sales didn’t begin until April 1 and tournament organizers are confident demand will match inventory.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Know More Sethi also said fears that AI will severely disrupt SaaS companies is overblown.
—Cory Schouten, semafor.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overblown
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Others, pointing to the younger age profile of some Gaeltacht communities and the modest growth of urban Irish-speaking households, call predictions of the imminent demise of the language greatly exaggerated.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
4 May 2026
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That moment, however, didn’t come without criticism, and Seymour still remembers the sharp commentary that came as a result of the exaggerated hairstyle.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Visitors mill around the town statue of Richard Warren, Widow’s Bay’s first mayor, who was then known as Lord Protector of the Island, which seems like a really inflated job title.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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If your summer vacation budget is straining under inflated gas prices and airfare, these deals may provide relief.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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“Overblown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overblown. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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