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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
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
Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the overall impact of high-tech industries for China should not be overstated, said Magnus.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
While the risks remain — from political instability after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation to sticky inflation, and potential BOJ missteps — the Swiss private bank believes that Japan’s fiscal concerns are overstated.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The problem wasn’t only that the President and the country’s top health officials overstated and misrepresented the science.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Hellbeck’s thesis is interesting but overstated.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Between 2016 and 2020, there was a lot of polling data being put out into the world that created a funhouse mirror image of what the American people actually thought, and dramatically overstated public support for a bunch of progressive policies.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Protection from severe storms—which seem to be worsening because of climate change—cannot be overstated.
—Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Yet new data shows these fears are largely overstated.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Often sensational in tone and light on substance, these reports typically allege that a company has misstated its financial condition, overstated business prospects, or engaged in improper practices.
—Tim Reynolds, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
However, the overall impact of high-tech industries for China should not be overstated, said Magnus.
—Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
While the risks remain — from political instability after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation to sticky inflation, and potential BOJ missteps — the Swiss private bank believes that Japan’s fiscal concerns are overstated.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2025
Advertisement The problem wasn’t only that the President and the country’s top health officials overstated and misrepresented the science.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Hellbeck’s thesis is interesting but overstated.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Between 2016 and 2020, there was a lot of polling data being put out into the world that created a funhouse mirror image of what the American people actually thought, and dramatically overstated public support for a bunch of progressive policies.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Protection from severe storms—which seem to be worsening because of climate change—cannot be overstated.
—Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Yet new data shows these fears are largely overstated.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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People have often tried to predict the end of the world, and while rumors of its imminent demise have been exaggerated, the viral video by Mhlakela and mixed social media reaction to it show the intrigue that the belief retains.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Sep. 2025
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Maduro insisted in his letter that Venezuela’s role in regional drug trafficking has been exaggerated and politically manipulated.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the medical term for an enlarged prostate.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Michael died at age 53 on Christmas morning in 2016 of natural causes, suffering from an enlarged heart and fatty liver disease.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not to mention, the boots are also constructed with a padded insole to cushion your feet.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
27 Sep. 2025
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Its padded shoulder straps are designed for all-day wear, and the durable build stands up to heavy use.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Ultimately, some in the Hollywood trenches see the reaction to Tilly as overblown.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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At the time, 83 percent of players who answered said the turf versus grass debate was a real concern as opposed to being overblown.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Sequin Skirt Incorporate everyday preciousness into your rotation with an embellished midi and deep V-neck sweater.—
Andrea Zendejas,
Vogue,
2 Oct. 2025
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Venturini Fendi’s last collection was shown in Milan last week for spring 2026, a colorful, crafty and fun ready-to-wear lineup and new highly embellished versions of some of the most successful accessories for the brand, including the Baguette and the Peekaboo.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The term bubble usually refers to a period of inflated stock prices or valuations of companies that have disconnected from the fundamentals of a business.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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More often, consumers pay for layers of marketing and inflated brand premiums.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Along with an embroidered jacket and wide-leg pants, the actress wore a collared shirt and patterned tie.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Jahanara chandelier sandal, along with two slingback versions and an embroidered pump, were inspired by Indian palaces and golden sunsets.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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