as in exaggerated
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstated
Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet new data shows these fears are largely overstated.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Though, Jones may have overstated the Dolphins' caliber just a little.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
And Brad Marchand’s impact on the third line at his age could be overstated.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
These revisions often reveal that job growth was either overstated or understated in real time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Some legal experts called his reputation as an institutionalist overstated.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Downside risks priced in Others suggest the political risk itself may be overstated.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
So his ‘engineering’ background can be overstated.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Yet new data shows these fears are largely overstated.
—Kai Liekefett, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Though, Jones may have overstated the Dolphins' caliber just a little.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
While this criticism is overstated, as a lot of his books have bone-chilling finales or thematically rich conclusions, there are certainly a lot of stories where he's failed to land the plane.
—James Grebey, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
And Brad Marchand’s impact on the third line at his age could be overstated.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
These revisions often reveal that job growth was either overstated or understated in real time.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Some legal experts called his reputation as an institutionalist overstated.
—Jan Wolfe, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
Downside risks priced in Others suggest the political risk itself may be overstated.
—Ganesh Rao, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstated
Verb
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In early 2025, the stock fell nearly 57% from February to April in the wake of a short-seller report that alleged the company had exaggerated its e-commerce performance and breached service terms.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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This performative solidarity was not appreciated by Saudi commentators who argued Egypt exaggerated the seriousness of Netanyahu's comments in a bid to drag Saudi Arabia in a confrontation with the Israelis for political reasons.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In 2000, Thomson was bought by the German company Preussag, with the enlarged business — which was listed in London and Frankfurt — rechristened TUI two years later.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
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But roughly 20-30% of people who are infected develop severe symptoms, including a range of heart issues—such as heart failure, irregular heartbeat, or even death—and digestive issues—such as an enlarged esophagus or colon, which could cause problems with eating or going to the bathroom.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Lovevook Tote features a padded laptop compartment and multiple interior pockets, accommodating everything from a wallet to lip gloss.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Chair massage, familiar to us from nail salons, Central Park, and airports, also takes place clothed, on a special padded chair—conditions that seemed poised to stymie efforts at showmanship.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Despite this pullback, the stock still trades at a stretched nine times trailing revenue—well above its historical average of three times.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While perhaps some of the love is overblown, the overall season crafted by the show's producers, including Seth Rogen, was deliriously entertaining.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Goddard said the fact that spending continued despite the new rules showed concerns that disclosures would scare away donors were overblown.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For a fuss-free display, surround your embellished watering can with an assortment of gourds in a variety of sizes.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Sep. 2025
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The look actually consists of two pieces–an embellished bustier and skirt, featuring another sweetheart neckline and accessorized with a birdcage veil in front and a cathedral length veil in the back.—
Alexandra Macon,
Vogue,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Years of delays and an inflated budget have damaged public and political faith in the project, but the past few years have seen progress—with construction happening throughout the state and tracklaying set to begin later this year.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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With pickup trucks exceeding $100K in some instances and 7-passenger Luxury SUVs having a base price even higher, the need for a basic-entry-level commuter is today’s craze to offset the overpriced and inflated automobile market.—
Marc D. Grasso,
Boston Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The attendants’ mint green uniforms, shaped like the traditional Vietnamese national costume, áo dài, with embroidered lining said to be inspired by the railway tracks, accentuated the air of a bygone era.—
Anna Haines,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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There are options for embroidered or printed basketball jerseys.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Overstated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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