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overdrawn

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verb

past participle of overdraw
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
Adjective
An extended transcript of Scalia’s testimony to then-Sen. Joe Biden (D-Del.) during his confirmation hearings, largely recounted to make the current president look ill-informed, seemed especially overdrawn. Benjamin C. Waterhouse, Washington Post, 26 Apr. 2023 With the climate crisis in mind, architects are looking to more resilient options that don’t depend on the overdrawn electrical grid at all. Helen Bradshaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2023 But some banks across the U.S. have been seizing checks distributed to clients whose accounts are overdrawn. Evan MacDonald, cleveland, 17 Apr. 2020 When federal stimulus checks began arriving in bank accounts in recent days, USAA seized funds from customers whose accounts were overdrawn — sparking blow-back for the San Antonio financial services company. Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, 16 Apr. 2020 See All Example Sentences for overdrawn
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdrawn
Adjective
  • He is also known for his avant-garde silhouettes that incorporate exaggerated and twisting volumes.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 12 May 2025
  • For some royal watchers, Prince Louis stole the show, copying Prince George and giving an exaggerated eye roll in another heart-warming moment.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • In these scenarios, defenders have to bounce back onto their heels, creating an inflated amount of space — and giving the guard an immediate advantage in the first step to cut into open space and catch a quick flip pass for a rapid-fire shot.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
  • While brands like Pappy Van Winkle, Weller, and Blanton’s get all the attention, there’s a whole world of underrated bourbons that offer incredible flavor without the impossible hunt or inflated price tag.
    Emily Price, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025

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“Overdrawn.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdrawn. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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