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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Some teachers’ lessons might lack sophistication or depth, but the idea that schools are neglecting or ignoring slavery is probably overstated.
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Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite recent trade and foreign policy turbulence, a close look at the data suggests that predictions of globalization’s collapse are overstated.
—Harvard Business Review, 22 Dec. 2025
But the efficiency of tech always rises and some say the energy crunch is overstated.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
In public comments, players and coaches tend to think the craze about the Eagles utilizing more under-center plays is overstated.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Dec. 2025
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Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Despite recent trade and foreign policy turbulence, a close look at the data suggests that predictions of globalization’s collapse are overstated.
—Harvard Business Review, 22 Dec. 2025
But the efficiency of tech always rises and some say the energy crunch is overstated.
—Andrew Winston, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025
In public comments, players and coaches tend to think the craze about the Eagles utilizing more under-center plays is overstated.
—Zach Berman, New York Times, 17 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.
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