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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Evolv estimates overstated revenue between $4m-$6m over a 2-plus year period.
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Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Correction: An earlier version of this story overstated Helene’s death toll.
—Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
The upgrade Winston represents from the version of Deshaun Watson that was under center from Weeks 1-7 is hard to overstate, but Winston's play is not the only reason to like Cleveland.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Gonski said that in addition to overstating certifiers’ responsibilities, Follow the Law’s messaging underplays the protections that already exist.
—Phoebe Petrovic, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024
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Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Correction: An earlier version of this story overstated Helene’s death toll.
—Maria Sole Campinoti, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
The upgrade Winston represents from the version of Deshaun Watson that was under center from Weeks 1-7 is hard to overstate, but Winston's play is not the only reason to like Cleveland.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Gonski said that in addition to overstating certifiers’ responsibilities, Follow the Law’s messaging underplays the protections that already exist.
—Phoebe Petrovic, ProPublica, 30 Oct. 2024
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 23 Nov. 2024.
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