as in to exaggerate
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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The arrival of Steven Adams was overstated, but starting center Alperen Şengün has become a central figure of Udoka’s scheme, and second-year forward Amen Thompson’s versatility as a reserve gives Houston a plethora of aggressive options.
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In many cases, however, critics overstate the severity of these sorts of problems.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
As Klarna prepares for a 2025 IPO, the company’s claims about its use of AI will come under scrutiny and prove to be wildly overstated.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025
In many cases, however, critics overstate the severity of these sorts of problems.
—Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
Could the pre-election polling have overstated the Republican edge in party ID?
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
As Klarna prepares for a 2025 IPO, the company’s claims about its use of AI will come under scrutiny and prove to be wildly overstated.
—Rob Toews, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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