overstate
verb
over·state
ˌō-vər-ˈstāt 
overstated; overstating; overstates
: to state in too strong terms : exaggerate
overstated his qualifications
Examples of overstate in a Sentence
It would be overstating the case to say that it was a matter of life or death.
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the “on” button!
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Amid the lack of regulation and the potential for climate startups to overstate their impact, registries aim to verify how much carbon was really removed.
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Danny Bakst, Fortune, 3 July 2025
That said, his Heat tenure also was a case study of sometimes overstating such developmental projects, as evidenced by his five-year, $90 million contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The findings suggest that President Donald Trump’s statement that Iran’s nuclear facilities were obliterated was overstated, at least based on the initial damage assessment.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
However, the idea that denim’s resurgence is purely cyclical may be overstated, according to a recent UBS note on U.S. softlines retail.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
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Danny Bakst, Fortune, 3 July 2025
That said, his Heat tenure also was a case study of sometimes overstating such developmental projects, as evidenced by his five-year, $90 million contract.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The findings suggest that President Donald Trump’s statement that Iran’s nuclear facilities were obliterated was overstated, at least based on the initial damage assessment.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025
However, the idea that denim’s resurgence is purely cyclical may be overstated, according to a recent UBS note on U.S. softlines retail.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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