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Recent Examples of overstated
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 Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In some ways, tech’s rightward shift in 2024 was overstated.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff at SEIU-UHW, told The New York Times that claims about an exodus of billionaires from the state were overstated.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Players are wary of a formula that is directly determined by expenses because of the possibility that expenses could be overstated without union oversight, according to a source familiar with the union’s thinking, though the NBA does factor some costs into its formula.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Sander van't Noordende, the CEO of Randstad, the world's largest staffing firm, told CNBC in Davos on Tuesday that the role of AI in job cuts is being overstated.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The Heat’s interest in Ja Morant has been overstated, up to this point.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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
Weather concerns are also frequently overstated.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
In some ways, tech’s rightward shift in 2024 was overstated.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff at SEIU-UHW, told The New York Times that claims about an exodus of billionaires from the state were overstated.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Players are wary of a formula that is directly determined by expenses because of the possibility that expenses could be overstated without union oversight, according to a source familiar with the union’s thinking, though the NBA does factor some costs into its formula.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Sander van't Noordende, the CEO of Randstad, the world's largest staffing firm, told CNBC in Davos on Tuesday that the role of AI in job cuts is being overstated.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The Heat’s interest in Ja Morant has been overstated, up to this point.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 Jan. 2026
But the revenues never reached the assumed level and his Department of Finance eventually — and very quietly — acknowledged that the administration had overstated income by a whopping $165 billion over four years.
—Dan Walters, Oc Register, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
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On top of that, the lineup projects to be too left-handed at the moment, which would be further exaggerated by adding Bellinger back into the fold.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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If conservative treatments fail, more invasive options — such as surgery to remove enlarged tonsils — may be considered, experts say.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Those who find themselves head over heels for the heel component of the Nova-Shaft would be wise to invest in the Nova sans Shaft — called the Nova Dress Sandal, to be exact, and featuring a unique padded detail at the back.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Berry embraced the ‘80s outerwear trend, staying warm in a navy blue peacoat with exaggerated padded shoulders and an oversized silhouette that draped all the way to her ankles.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The tax’s defenders counter that claims of a Los Angeles real estate market implosion are overblown.—
CalMatters,
Oc Register,
29 Jan. 2026
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Morgan Stanley reiterates Nvidia as overweight Morgan Stanley said concerns about Nvidia shares lagging are overblown.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
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Blanco omitted a shirt under his black suit but wore a dazzling silver necklace and coordinating embellished loafers.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Oversized fits—from bomber jackets and cow-print fleece coordinates to wide-leg jeans—were balanced with boots with inflated toes and straps.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
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The ball itself was usually an inflated animal bladder, like a cow bladder, explains Louis Moore, a professor at Michigan State University, who teaches sports history.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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