as in exaggerates
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 overstates
That production likely overstates the free-swinging Lugo’s upside, but the 21-year-old has more raw power than his slight frame would suggest, along with above-average speed and experience playing six different positions in the minors.
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Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The finale overstates its hand but still packs an emotional punch.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Room for Disagreement Mantashe’s argument may be based on an assessment that overstates the continent’s mineral wealth.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The finale overstates its hand but still packs an emotional punch.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Nov. 2025
Room for Disagreement Mantashe’s argument may be based on an assessment that overstates the continent’s mineral wealth.
—Sam Mkokeli, semafor.com, 24 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstates
exaggerates
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The same prime minister who exaggerates his power is also fine with being portrayed as the patsy of more influential actors.—
Aluf Benn,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Nov. 2025
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Tainy’s Prometheus — is portrayed by Feid, dressed in an oversized leather coat and lit in a manner that exaggerates his grills in an eerie way.—
Juan J. Arroyo,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Overstates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstates. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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