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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
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
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
However, some economists argue potential job displacement as a result of AI has been drastically overstated.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 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
These stark warnings, while overstated, seemed at least plausible at the time.
—The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the instant and anonymous reactions from around the league about teams, agents and players now being wary of dealing with the Ravens are probably overstated.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans also say the impact of the DOGE cuts to the government’s war response is overstated.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 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
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
However, some economists argue potential job displacement as a result of AI has been drastically overstated.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 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
These stark warnings, while overstated, seemed at least plausible at the time.
—The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Some of the instant and anonymous reactions from around the league about teams, agents and players now being wary of dealing with the Ravens are probably overstated.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Some Republicans also say the impact of the DOGE cuts to the government’s war response is overstated.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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The lack of chemistry between the couple is exaggerated by Segel’s blasé performance, made all the more expressionless by Weaving’s naturally expressive face.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
16 Mar. 2026
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Some health experts have said that, while there has been evidence of fraud, the concerns have been exaggerated.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the enlarged vision of the classics slowly taking shape in the American academy, Yanxiao has found an intellectual foothold.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Maddix was born by emergency C-section with an enlarged heart that was causing a laundry list of other medical problems.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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In the summer of 2018, early in the first padded scrimmage of their freshman years at Alabama, Surtain (running with the 1s) matched up with Waddle (running with the 2s) in the slot.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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The padded interior absorbs shock and reduces movement during storage or transport.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
21 Mar. 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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Roy Houseman, legislative director at United Steelworkers, said complaints about cost increases are overblown.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Supporters of the California tax say those fears are overblown.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Qajar-dynasty kitsch—kings with walrus mustaches and embellished turbans, women with unibrows in tunics—became ubiquitous as a motif in contemporary art, on the walls of cafés, on teapots.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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For men, Mishal carries kurta pajamas, a knee-length tunic outfit, along with embellished waistcoats to elevate the look.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators laid out a pattern of inaccurate and incomplete campaign finance reports across several election cycles, including improper contributions falsely reported as personal loans, acceptance of improper contributions and inflated cash-on-hand numbers.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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Some of the exclusive merchandise has already appeared on eBay at inflated prices.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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