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
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Over 70% of major aquifers are considered overdrawn.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
One of their most recent donations went to pay for local students’ overdrawn lunch accounts.
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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?
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Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
20 Dec. 2025
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The whole world is overdrawn Washington’s problem looks almost manageable next to the global picture.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
Over 70% of major aquifers are considered overdrawn.
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Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
One of their most recent donations went to pay for local students’ overdrawn lunch accounts.
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdrawn
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But outside experts and Ukrainian soldiers who spoke to CNN say Russia’s claims of advancement are exaggerated and come as the Kremlin is likely trying to project a narrative of success to counter the impact of recent Ukrainian strikes inside Russia.
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According to Nahmias, the low-top shoe’s design is meant to capture the mountainous ranges that meet the water throughout California and features an upper inspired by a popular skate shoe paired with an exaggerated sole made of lightweight materials.
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Teams were comfortable paying inflated prices to acquire good young players on appealing contracts.
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Once those inflated bills went unpaid, interest, penalties and fees accumulated, often ending in tax foreclosure.
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“Overdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdrawn. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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