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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There is reason to believe, however, that the economic benefits of golden visas programs are overstated.
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
However, the report suggests those hardships were overstated as their parent companies and affiliates were raking in billions.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
The initial accounting was overstated by billions of dollars, a review by CBS News found.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
But the numbers thrown out by Musk and the White House are overstated and misrepresent Social Security data.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025
However, the report suggests those hardships were overstated as their parent companies and affiliates were raking in billions.
—Mark Joseph, Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2025
The initial accounting was overstated by billions of dollars, a review by CBS News found.
—Dan Ruetenik, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2025
But the numbers thrown out by Musk and the White House are overstated and misrepresent Social Security data.
—Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 2025.
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