as in exaggerates
disapproving
to describe or show something in a way that makes it seem more shocking than it really is
Journalists should report the news accurately without trying to sensationalize it.
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Some critics have said that Costa exaggerates Malafaia’s influence.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
10 Sep. 2025 -
The fact that the company exaggerates the job numbers, as well as the true number of states where the plane produces a significant number of jobs does not alter the fact that economic arguments carry a lot of weight in Congressional decisions on weapons procurement.—
William Hartung,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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While Apple’s post focuses on the technical details, this excellent piece from Wired elaborates a bit on what this might mean for users.—
Alan Henry,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
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News Foundation investigative reporter Emily Kopp elaborates on her new bombshell report on Covid-19.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
21 Aug. 2025
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