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.
“It is difficult to overstate just how much of an impact the fate of this budget will have for U.S.-Taiwan relations,” said David Sacks, an Asia-focused fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The significance of this climbdown is hard to overstate.
From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026
The importance of self-driving technology to Tesla stock is hard to overstate.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
It’s hard to overstate the importance of the Court’s decision for the law and the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Yet it would be nearly impossible to overstate Lyell’s influence.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
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!
The Number Devil
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!
