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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Recent Examples of overdraw
The spacecraft’s computer, communications system and instruments all require energy to operate, so scientists are faced with a tough choice: hand select where to save power by sacrificing particular instruments or risk overdrawing the power supply and losing the whole spacecraft.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
The audit found funds overdrawn, internal controls not followed and employees not having to pay a cent for their health insurance, among other criticisms.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
Bank overdraft fees, pricey penalties charged to customers who overdraw their accounts, face a $5 cap under new rules released Thursday by federal regulators.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
District officials are expecting even more calls this week from those with automatic bill paying, if their bank accounts get massively overdrawn.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 July 2013
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
The audit found funds overdrawn, internal controls not followed and employees not having to pay a cent for their health insurance, among other criticisms.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Dec. 2024
Bank overdraft fees, pricey penalties charged to customers who overdraw their accounts, face a $5 cap under new rules released Thursday by federal regulators.
—Daniel De Visé, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
District officials are expecting even more calls this week from those with automatic bill paying, if their bank accounts get massively overdrawn.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 July 2013
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overdraw
exaggerate
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Slightly shimmering effects reflect light in a subtle way, bringing luminosity without being exaggerated; it can be glazed donut–style chrome, or for a more intense effect try a cat-eye finish.—
Andrea Carbajal,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bosco’s attorneys argue Shaw was exaggerating the situation.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Overdraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overdraw. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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