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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
Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Reviewing the loan agreement, the court found that SM Holdco was not a party to that agreement and Saadia Square had overstated its concern about the default.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 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
Perhaps the rest factor can be overstated, but this seems like a spot for a schedule loss for the Eagles after an emotional victory against Dallas.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
India is weathering global financial pressures better than headline data suggest, with worries over foreign outflows overstated, according to S&P Global Ratings.
—Pratigya Vajpayee, Bloomberg, 13 May 2026
Trump account promoters have massively overstated the potential wealth gains for ordinary Americans.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 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
It’s not overstated in this lineup.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Reviewing the loan agreement, the court found that SM Holdco was not a party to that agreement and Saadia Square had overstated its concern about the default.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 18 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
Perhaps the rest factor can be overstated, but this seems like a spot for a schedule loss for the Eagles after an emotional victory against Dallas.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 15 May 2026
But claims that Los Angeles — alongside New York — was the safest big city are generally considered overstated rather than conclusively proven.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
India is weathering global financial pressures better than headline data suggest, with worries over foreign outflows overstated, according to S&P Global Ratings.
—Pratigya Vajpayee, Bloomberg, 13 May 2026
Trump account promoters have massively overstated the potential wealth gains for ordinary Americans.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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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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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans after his first diagnosis, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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Reportedly, this expansion is supported by hardware upgrades, including a more powerful, multi-stage Long March 5B rocket with an enlarged payload fairing.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
1 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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The house silhouette embraces classic proportions and is characterized by a natural, lightly padded shoulder with gentle roping at the sleevehead.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
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The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
18 May 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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Pipes said that the idea that Suzuki hasn’t supported the PMG effort is overblown by the media.—
Maury Brown,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Kadri also added that media narratives about players facing former teams can be overblown, but in Roy’s case, there’s certainly plenty of motivation.—
Nate Peterson,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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Reynolds initially sketched leafy branches for an embellished natural setting.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Some even require dedicated facilities, leading to inflated costs.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The new movie, by contrast, is an inflated meditation on fiction and reality.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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