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
The twin crises of Cuba The scale of the tragedy is hard to overstate.
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Ricardo Torres, Time, 8 Jan. 2026
The Tribune claimed that the city was overstating the success of the Blue Bag program by determining the recycling rate only when considering garbage sorted at MRRFs when, in fact, a lot of recyclables were going to waste transfer stations where they were hauled to landfills.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The economic consequences of this shift are hard to overstate.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Some teachers’ lessons might lack sophistication or depth, but the idea that schools are neglecting or ignoring slavery is probably overstated.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
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exaggerate
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Allegations that are now spreading online could be misinterpreting records or exaggerating minor issues — or could be exposing actual fraudulent activity.—
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For instance, Venus opposing Jupiter retrograde can exaggerate desires or emotional spending, while the sun, Mars and Mercury opposing Jupiter can result in overextension or impulsive decision-making.—
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstate. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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