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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Weather concerns are also frequently overstated.
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Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The depth Helenius and Ostlund have given the forward group is tough to overstate.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In some ways, tech’s rightward shift in 2024 was overstated.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff at SEIU-UHW, told The New York Times that claims about an exodus of billionaires from the state were overstated.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The depth Helenius and Ostlund have given the forward group is tough to overstate.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
In some ways, tech’s rightward shift in 2024 was overstated.
—Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Earlier this month, Suzanne Jimenez, chief of staff at SEIU-UHW, told The New York Times that claims about an exodus of billionaires from the state were overstated.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
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 4 Feb. 2026.
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