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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
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
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Claims that Tehran's capabilities have been obliterated are overstated.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Many homeowners have heard that mulching clippings contributes to thatch buildup in a lawn, but that concern is overstated.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
An earlier version of this story overstated Medicaid coverage for pregnant women who don't have legal status.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Some at Apple would come to feel that the effect of the PARC demo has been overstated.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
So, to be clear, that 14 billion number is grossly overstated.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Some experts say the health secretary overstated the role of diet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But that election was also a prime example of how overstated their predictive power can be.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
The contradiction runs so deep that 62% of those same executives privately concede that the risk of unsanctioned shadow AI is overstated compared to the risk of not leveraging AI at all.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Claims that Tehran's capabilities have been obliterated are overstated.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Many homeowners have heard that mulching clippings contributes to thatch buildup in a lawn, but that concern is overstated.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
An earlier version of this story overstated Medicaid coverage for pregnant women who don't have legal status.
—Selena Simmons-Duffin, NPR, 31 Mar. 2026
Some at Apple would come to feel that the effect of the PARC demo has been overstated.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
So, to be clear, that 14 billion number is grossly overstated.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Some experts say the health secretary overstated the role of diet.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But that election was also a prime example of how overstated their predictive power can be.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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The team, according to records shared with Semafor by Moore’s office, is digging into whether Moore had exaggerated his military record, as well as his high school and collegiate basketball tenure.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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There are also credible questions over whether Mills exaggerated his military record during his first campaign.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The family of a 17-year-old Texas cheerleader has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a distributor of a popular energy drink, saying the teenager died from an enlarged heart caused by ingesting large amounts of caffeine.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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Updates include an enlarged kitchen and a more expansive primary suite setup, including dual bathrooms and generous closet space — rare symmetry for a house from this period.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Maybe in some ways, kind of magnified.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The da Vinci system gives surgeons a magnified view and robotic hands that never shake, enabling very precise surgical maneuvers.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
5 July 2022
Adjective
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This bra, for example, optimizes comfort via its wireless construction, lightly padded cups, ample coverage, and adjustable straps.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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For a more classic design, the EQ laptop bag is slim with padded shoulders for comfort.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Jim has repeatedly said that investor concerns about SaaS are overblown.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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Alexander-Arnold’s defensive deficiencies have always been slightly overblown by his detractors.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Shield little faces from the sun with embellished baseball hats -- styles so cute, kids will actually want to wear them.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The star embraced a futuristic look with embellished sunglasses, ear cuffs and a chin cuff.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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American oil companies can sell as much as ever, now at an inflated price.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2026
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Criticisms of the Miami signature bridge project To critics who have complained from the start that the project was a waste of taxpayer money better spent on expanding public transit, the inflated costs and delays are all too predictable.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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