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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Recent Examples of overstate
To Vincent, there was no overstating the danger of gambling to the sport.
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Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The threat of blanket tariffs is likely being overstated, Ross said in an interview with CNN.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Later studies clarified that the risks were overstated and didn’t apply to all forms of hormone therapy; still, the damage was done.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2025
Using VPNs can help users sidestep government and corporate internet restrictions, though their security promises can sometimes be overstated.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 4 Feb. 2025
The threat of blanket tariffs is likely being overstated, Ross said in an interview with CNN.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 31 Jan. 2025
Later studies clarified that the risks were overstated and didn’t apply to all forms of hormone therapy; still, the damage was done.
—Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 23 Jan. 2025
Using VPNs can help users sidestep government and corporate internet restrictions, though their security promises can sometimes be overstated.
—Alexandra Marquez, NBC News, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overstate
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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