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to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstated
Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Carmakers registered $65 billion in write-offs globally as companies were forced to overhaul their EV investments, squeezed by a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
For the Fed, which was raising interest rates in 2023 and 2024, this meant that policy decisions may have been based on an overstated view of economic strength.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Many must multi-app, though this practice is greatly overstated by the platforms themselves.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
And what’s become clear is that it can’t be overstated what a seismic impact this loss will have on NASCAR and its future.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In retrospect, those fears were overstated.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Unlined blazer with outer patch pockets, whose importance cannot be overstated.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
It’s not overstated in this lineup.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Also, compressional heating is a real thing, and sinking air warming due to the intense high-pressure center cannot be overstated.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Since entering service in 2000, the US military and NATO allies have relied heavily on the AN/PVS-14 monocular system as their primary night vision device, and its significance can’t be overstated.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Adjective
Rendered with the broad strokes of an overstated stage drama, the new surrealist comedy from Quentin Dupieux is light and largely uneventful.
—Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 18 May 2026
Some of it is deserved, some of it is a little overstated.
—David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Carmakers registered $65 billion in write-offs globally as companies were forced to overhaul their EV investments, squeezed by a pivot in US climate policy and an overstated enthusiasm for the green transition.
—Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 17 Feb. 2026
For the Fed, which was raising interest rates in 2023 and 2024, this meant that policy decisions may have been based on an overstated view of economic strength.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Indie producers and distributors say its influence cannot be overstated.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 30 May 2026
Many must multi-app, though this practice is greatly overstated by the platforms themselves.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
And what’s become clear is that it can’t be overstated what a seismic impact this loss will have on NASCAR and its future.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 27 May 2026
In retrospect, those fears were overstated.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
Unlined blazer with outer patch pockets, whose importance cannot be overstated.
—Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 23 May 2026
It’s not overstated in this lineup.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Also, compressional heating is a real thing, and sinking air warming due to the intense high-pressure center cannot be overstated.
—Ron Smiley, CBS News, 18 May 2026
Since entering service in 2000, the US military and NATO allies have relied heavily on the AN/PVS-14 monocular system as their primary night vision device, and its significance can’t be overstated.
—David Szondy
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
Verb
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City officials say telecom companies have exaggerated the impact of that city law.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs’ David Mericle suggests this reading has perhaps been exaggerated.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Digestive problems, such as an enlarged esophagus or colon.—
Eva Flowe
May 29,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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Your gastroenterologist finds a large hiatal hernia, an enlarged opening of the diaphragm trapping part of your stomach.—
Danielle Friedman,
The Conversation,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Pending any video challenges in their season finale on Tuesday night versus Anaheim, the Wild will take a perfect review record into the playoffs, where every goal or potential no goal becomes more magnified.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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As well as the bold floral or striped padded headboards there are fabric wallpapers and colorful kimonos framed behind glass panes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Beyond that, the wide crossover straps won’t dig into your feet, and the heels have a padded Ortholite insole that adds extra comfort.—
Natalie LaBarbera,
InStyle,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Wiley often wears her hair in a stretched state, combing through her gray coils with a blow dryer before doing a braid-out.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
29 May 2026
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Once activated, the Fe-SMA bars aim to shrink back to their pre-stretched shape.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The number one topic for every enterprise right now is overblown AI budgets, Arvind Jain, CEO of enterprise AI company Glean, told CNBC.—
Deirdre Bosa,Jasmine Wu,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Lake believes that early concerns that the transition from a regular wholesale warehouse to a business center would create a food desert in the city’s core were overblown.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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Throw it on with denim shorts over a bikini, pair it with your favorite baggy white jeans, or dress it up with a flowy white maxi skirt and embellished sandals.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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The look also marked a shift for the singer, who typically gravitates toward embellished flares and bodysuits.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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This weakening of currency, combined with inflated jet fuel prices, has also led to one of the country’s major airlines, Air India, to cancel more than a quarter of its international flights between June and August.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Getting at least three estimates can help homeowners identify inflated pricing, compare warranty coverage and better understand what services are included in the installation cost.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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