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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Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security, in a statement to NPR took issue with experts and local officials who argue the gang's presence in the U.S. is overstated.
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Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
The experts say that Lucas’ new guidance significantly overstates any legal risk that these practices pose for employers.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Auditors found the station overstated its financial support and added that the CPB’s audit analysis was limited because the station failed to retain proper documentation and its staff turnover.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
One of its former partners, Mark Pomerantz, had left the firm to join the Manhattan district attorney’s office to help investigate allegations that Trump had overstated the values of his properties to obtain bank loans.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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Martin Kaste, NPR, 8 Apr. 2025
The experts say that Lucas’ new guidance significantly overstates any legal risk that these practices pose for employers.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Auditors found the station overstated its financial support and added that the CPB’s audit analysis was limited because the station failed to retain proper documentation and its staff turnover.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 4 Apr. 2025
One of its former partners, Mark Pomerantz, had left the firm to join the Manhattan district attorney’s office to help investigate allegations that Trump had overstated the values of his properties to obtain bank loans.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Overstate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overstate. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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