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Recent Examples of overstated
Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, those concerns may crop up in the doctor’s office after patients — or doctors — see reports that could be valid or could be overstated.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Weather concerns are also frequently overstated.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 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
Players are wary of a formula that is directly determined by expenses because of the possibility that expenses could be overstated without union oversight, according to a source familiar with the union’s thinking, though the NBA does factor some costs into its formula.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Sander van't Noordende, the CEO of Randstad, the world's largest staffing firm, told CNBC in Davos on Tuesday that the role of AI in job cuts is being overstated.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The Heat’s interest in Ja Morant has been overstated, up to this point.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
For the Fed, which was raising interest rates in 2023 and 2024, this meant that policy decisions may have been based on an overstated view of economic strength.
—Jeff Gapusan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Getty Images The committee's move followed a June Federal Railroad Administration compliance review that concluded the California High-Speed Rail Authority lacked a viable path to complete the project on time or on budget and flagged overstated ridership projections and other management failures.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
The latter expectation is overstated, but e-bikes are a great trend in mobility.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
Still, those concerns may crop up in the doctor’s office after patients — or doctors — see reports that could be valid or could be overstated.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 5 Feb. 2026
Weather concerns are also frequently overstated.
—Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 29 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
Players are wary of a formula that is directly determined by expenses because of the possibility that expenses could be overstated without union oversight, according to a source familiar with the union’s thinking, though the NBA does factor some costs into its formula.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Sander van't Noordende, the CEO of Randstad, the world's largest staffing firm, told CNBC in Davos on Tuesday that the role of AI in job cuts is being overstated.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2026
The Heat’s interest in Ja Morant has been overstated, up to this point.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
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Schmidt Automotive Research said Chinese growth was exaggerated by special conditions in the second half of 2025 but will still be formidable.—
Neil Winton,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, China has exaggerated its actual contributions, sowing mistrust about its agenda.—
Zongyuan Zoe Liu,
Foreign Affairs,
16 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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During Coulier's six-month checkup and PET scans, doctors discovered a flare-up had returned as an enlarged tumor.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Other features include an entrance plaza, a new seventy-four-seat forum, an enlarged seventh-floor sky room, and three new elevators, to improve circulation.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The pair has a slightly more vintage feel, with a sporty, layered panel construction and comfortable padded insoles.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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The under-3 set can play in a padded area or roll around in a ball pit at Tot*Spot.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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It’s formulated with calcium to promote new cell growth, adenosine to fill in wrinkles, collagen to maintain your skin’s density and thickness, elastin to restore stretched skin, and Vitamin D for rejuvenation.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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The stretched body improves aerodynamics while giving the car a sleek, understated appearance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Though some analysts have long warned of impending mass mortgage defaults in China, others think fears may be overblown.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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This has always been a slightly overblown construct — Donovan had been hitting a wall in the playoffs and the Thunder were growing restless for new coaching options — but storylines are hard to shake in the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Already known for her skin-baring fashions, Kardashian took her style to the next level in a catsuit made out of sheer and embellished lace that showed her SKIMS bra underneath.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
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At the center of it all, Yerin Ha radiates in a shimmering empire waist gown, silver gloves, and an embellished mask.—
Madeline Hirsch,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Whereas Apollo space suits were akin to wearing an inflated balloon that greatly hindered motion, the AxEMU is designed with flexible joints that give astronauts mobility to kneel, jog or even do the splits.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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Haber said in these contracts, Coto agreed to pay inflated prices for services for the building, including cleaning, security and maintenance.—
Catherine Odom
February 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Taj Mahal Quartzite and White Oak Pairing The Taj Mahal quartzite and white oak pairing is one that West says is a safe go-to, but is beginning to feel overplayed.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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