1. reported more frequently or extensively than warranted by the actual facts or importance
Usage: often used in media criticism

Examples

• The celebrity scandal was overreported by the tabloids.
• Some experts believe that violent crime is overreported in the news.
• The minor incident became overreported on social media.
• Critics argued that the politician’s gaffe was overreported.
• The study found that certain diseases are overreported while others are ignored.
• The overreported story dominated headlines for weeks.