exaggerating

verb

Definition of exaggeratingnext
present participle of exaggerate
1
as in padding
to add to the interest of by including made-up details the American colonist John Smith is believed by many historians to have exaggerated his adventures

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2
as in overstating
to describe or express in too strong terms it would be impossible to exaggerate the importance of this entrance exam

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exaggerating
  1. overstating
  2. coloring
  3. enhancing
  4. expanding
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  • Zoom was criticized for overstating its security.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Consumers value honesty, and brands that acknowledge their efforts and areas for improvement—rather than overstating their achievements—are more likely to win long-term loyalty.
    Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of overstating
Verb
  • Another year, another slew of new Los Angeles restaurants coloring outside the lines and creating their own genres.
    Andy Wang, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • After buying and giving away coloring books for Christmas every year, Montgomery Ward wanted its own book as a cost-saving measure.
    John Tufts, The Courier-Journal, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of coloring
Verb
  • Amazon has implemented effective cost management strategies, adopting a more measured hiring pace and enhancing operational efficiency.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of enhancing
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  • As much time as the audience spends on the main characters’ dialogue, the camera also lingers on everything from the various settings of a rapidly expanding Macondo to the loaves of bread and soups in Úrsula’s kitchen.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Next up, Chen will start selling the Spring/Summer 2025 collection on the Wangda website in February, and plans on expanding into accessories, handbags, as well as shoes from reconstructed materials.
    Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expanding
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