as in exaggerating
to describe or express in too strong terms
it appears you've somewhat overstated your computer skills, if you can't find the "on" button!
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Recent Examples of overstating
In 1998, Buffett warned against overstating your impact.
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Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Grounding researchers describe this as a form of electrical disconnection from the natural world that may be contributing to the rise in chronic inflammatory conditions — a framing worth including without overstating causation.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
That may be overstating the case a little, but at this point the US can’t afford any delays — especially as the war in Iran accelerates global demand for Chinese renewables.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Yang is again cautious about overstating the outcome.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, overstating job requirements carries its own risks.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The episode’s biggest error is overstating human performance compared to technological outcomes.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
But experts caution against overstating any comparison to prescription GLP-1 drugs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Some analysts noted that the strikes and recent winter storms may have distorted the latest employment data, overstating the weakness last month.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Grounding researchers describe this as a form of electrical disconnection from the natural world that may be contributing to the rise in chronic inflammatory conditions — a framing worth including without overstating causation.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
That may be overstating the case a little, but at this point the US can’t afford any delays — especially as the war in Iran accelerates global demand for Chinese renewables.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Yang is again cautious about overstating the outcome.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
At the same time, overstating job requirements carries its own risks.
—Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The episode’s biggest error is overstating human performance compared to technological outcomes.
—Robert Pearl, Twin Cities, 8 Mar. 2026
But experts caution against overstating any comparison to prescription GLP-1 drugs.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Some analysts noted that the strikes and recent winter storms may have distorted the latest employment data, overstating the weakness last month.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overstating
exaggerating
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But in early 2024, a short seller accused it of exaggerating the role of artificial intelligence in its business model, leading to a class action lawsuit and a 30% drop in its share price.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Iranian hackers boasted online of the hacks against Patel and the medical device maker while exaggerating their impact.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Overstating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overstating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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