as in exaggerated
extended beyond normal or realistic bounds
his war stories were embellished with overdrawn descriptions of battle and efforts to save the wounded
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as in overdone
to describe or express in too strong terms
commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting
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Recent Examples of overdrawn
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
One of their most recent donations went to pay for local students’ overdrawn lunch accounts.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Or is this just a set of overdrawn conclusions about an asset merely undergoing a correction after a blistering run and setting up a contrarian buying opportunity given heavy ETF outflows?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
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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Over 70% of major aquifers are considered overdrawn.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 Mar. 2026
One of their most recent donations went to pay for local students’ overdrawn lunch accounts.
—Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Or is this just a set of overdrawn conclusions about an asset merely undergoing a correction after a blistering run and setting up a contrarian buying opportunity given heavy ETF outflows?
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdrawn
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However, while yellow journalism often resulted in articles that were exaggerated or misleading, TMZ usually takes pains to be rigorous and accurate in its reporting.—
Angelica Kalika,
The Conversation,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Ganni and Hill House Home have given the look a more playful spin, with puff sleeves, frilled details, and exaggerated proportions.—
Irina Grechko,
Vogue,
29 May 2026
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Beyond-high ticket prices have drawn protests, along with inflated mass-transportation costs in host cities.—
Greg Cote
June 4,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Unlike Benitez, who arrived at Anfield with inflated confidence having won two La Liga titles in three seasons at Valencia, along with the UEFA Cup, Iraola’s track record is one of a developer at each of his previous clubs rather than a deliverer of trophies.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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“Overdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdrawn. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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