overstate
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
"We also can't overstate the importance of the patient population and their involvement in developing therapies and their dedication to understanding their disease."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 26, 2026
The plaintiffs accused the board members of instead cherry-picking data to understate operating costs and overstate the financial performance of landlords.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Foster is careful not to overstate the link.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
I don’t want to overstate the story, though I’m probably about to.
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
In fact, by terming it a 'problem', I perhaps overstate the matter.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
That phrasing wildly overstates the case, perhaps conveying the impression that there is some voter fraud, even an uncomfortable amount, but just not enough to sway an election.
From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026
Policymakers are puzzling over whether weak job growth overstates labor-market fragility.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026
Miran believes inflation data overstates underlying price pressures, reflecting outdated measures rather than current economic conditions.
From Barron's ● Dec. 15, 2025
Even this low number overstates the risk, since the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats Index historically has outperformed a portfolio containing all high-yielding stocks.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 13, 2025
It also overstates the importance of rare geniuses, such as Watt and Edison.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
The economists caution that this doesn’t necessarily mean the BLS has solved its problems, and that the risk remains that job growth since last March is being overstated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
"We think both things are true, in part, but should not be dramatically overstated at this point."
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
Still, many economists think the weakness is overstated.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
His role as the first manager, rather than head coach, under Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital has perhaps been overstated.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The Neolithic Revolution is the invention of farming, an event whose significance can hardly be overstated.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
One of the demonstrators accused her online of overstating the company’s work with the Pentagon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
At the same time, she cautioned against overstating the gender differences.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Microsoft’s comments could help relieve concerns that large technology companies are overstating the useful life of Nvidia chips and other AI processors that power their data centers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 29, 2026
The French proverb “to understand all is to forgive all” might be overstating matters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
Tuve’s indignation revived Lawrence’s defensiveness: “It would seem,” Ernest replied, “that you are overstating things a bit with the remark that you are unable to check a single one of our observations.”
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Vocabulary lists containing overstate
"Ad Power," "Without Commercials," and "What's Wrong with Advertising"
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
“Mandatory Vaccination is Not the Answer to Measles” by Bob Sears
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Bunnicula
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
