as in to exaggerate
to describe or express in too strong terms
commentators have overdrawn the dangers of the sport in order to make it appear more exciting
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Martin and his empire have been accused of overdrawing water, disturbing sacred burial sites and trying to force Native Hawaiian families off their land.
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Sarah L. Voisin, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
That’s where, for a fee, your payments get honored even when you’re overdrawn.
—Bruce Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2024
Overdraft fees are charged by banks and credit unions that temporarily cover a transaction when consumers overdraw their accounts.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2024
Unexpected bills can result in overdraft fees of about $25 each time an account is overdrawn.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2024
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Sarah L. Voisin, Washington Post, 4 July 2024
That’s where, for a fee, your payments get honored even when you’re overdrawn.
—Bruce Adams, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2024
Overdraft fees are charged by banks and credit unions that temporarily cover a transaction when consumers overdraw their accounts.
—The Arizona Republic, 11 Feb. 2024
Unexpected bills can result in overdraft fees of about $25 each time an account is overdrawn.
—Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2024
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“Overdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdraw. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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