was exaggerating
- past progressive of exaggerate.
Example Sentences
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And so it is not outside the realm of possibility that Epstein was exaggerating or twisting the truth.
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2026
Experts in dementia retained by the government acknowledged that he had some cognitive decline, but found evidence he was exaggerating his symptoms.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2025
Padilla spoke up to say that Noem was "exaggerating and embellishing" before being confronted by security.
From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2025
Psychologist Eric Mart said Meehan’s experts assumed he was telling the truth without performing any tests to assess whether he was exaggerating.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
“Look, I was exaggerating when I called it a house party. It’s just Sarah, her sister Missy, and this guy Alfie I used to play soccer with when I was a kid.”
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
