overemphasizing

verb

present participle of overemphasize
as in exaggerating
to treat (something) with more importance than is needed or proper The teacher tends to overemphasize the value of tests. The importance of a healthy diet cannot be overemphasized.

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Recent Examples of overemphasizing Paternalistic tactics, such as overemphasizing IUDs and implants, undermined young people’s reproductive health preferences and goals. — Riley J. Steiner, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026 Still, overemphasizing national trend lines fails to acknowledge how new converts can change a community. — Luis Parrales, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026 Still, experts warn that there is such a thing as overemphasizing the data and getting bogged down by less-than-optimal scores. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overemphasizing
  1. exaggerating
  2. emphasizing
  3. overstating
  4. overdoing
  5. stressing
Verb
  • Jan Paul van Hecke of the Netherlands has been involved in two scraps already, the latest when he was hit while going for a header and crumbled, perhaps exaggerating a tad, after Morocco's Azzedine Ounahi challenged the header, as well.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026
  • The four-time Olympian was not exaggerating.
    — Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of exaggerating
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  • Floral appliqués came in the form of a rosette at the hip, where gathered fabric created a thigh-high slit with cascading florals further emphasizing the asymmetric element.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 July 2026
  • Some platforms respond to that demand by emphasizing volume, including larger caseloads, shorter-term care, and faster discharge.
    — Wyles Daniel, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Definition of emphasizing
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  • These advocates accuse law enforcement and politicians of overstating the human trafficking problem on Figueroa in order to justify more police actions and the passage of harsher laws.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
  • Naming the stage clearly (awareness, exploration, active piloting, scaling) prevents organizations from overstating progress and misallocating resources.
    — Penta Rao Marapatla, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Definition of overstating
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  • Have fun walking up and running down the dunes with your pup, but be mindful of the heat and elevation to avoid overdoing it.
    — Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • These thoughtful investments during Amazon Prime Day will spread your dollar further, so take advantage of the deals below without overdoing it.
    — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Definition of overdoing
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  • No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness.
    — Vahe Gregorian July 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
  • Le Pen’s public positioning and rhetoric were conscious of the dynamic with Bardella, repeatedly stressing how close and loyal the two were.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
Definition of stressing

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