as in to appreciate
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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Recent Examples of overestimate
On the contrary, the movie fatally overestimates the appeal of its monsters and their habitat, and the fun comes to a screeching halt when our characters plunge into the Gorge itself and begin to learn the truth about what their governments have been trying to hide.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
However, polling has also shown that Americans overestimate foreign aid spending.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In recent years, the UN has overestimated its predictions for fertility rates in South Korea, Colombia, and other nations.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has had an impact on astronomy since its launch on Christmas Day 2021 that cannot be overestimated.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 13 Feb. 2025
However, polling has also shown that Americans overestimate foreign aid spending.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Feb. 2025
In recent years, the UN has overestimated its predictions for fertility rates in South Korea, Colombia, and other nations.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has had an impact on astronomy since its launch on Christmas Day 2021 that cannot be overestimated.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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Their award-winner is a bold and robust expression that caters to those who appreciate intense flavor profiles.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Interestingly, the survey also found a few tips that consumers actually appreciate.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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Stripe last week announced a tender offer that valued the company at $91.5 billion, helping its valuation rebound close to its peak of $95 billion.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2025
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In order to make improvements, the city has to acquire the land and purchase properties — valued at nearly $22 million total — demolish them and make way for the project.—
Taylor O’Connor,
Kansas City Star,
3 Mar. 2025
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Sez Me … Quarterbacks, NFL quarterbacks specifically, are overrated.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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Everyone is overrating the potential return and this return of late round picks is not substantial.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
19 Feb. 2025
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The positive sentiment came even as two-thirds of the traders believe the market is overvalued, the survey said.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
25 Feb. 2025
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Two out of three traders believe the market is overvalued, according to Charles Schwab’s quarterly trader client sentiment survey.—
John Towfighi,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Visitors can explore the maze of islands by kayak or longtail boats, ducking into hidden caves and secret lagoons and hopping in the shallow water to admire its colorful coral reefs.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
2 Mar. 2025
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The Russian intelligentsia had once admired Ukraine, seeing in it the birthplace of the Muscovite dynasty and Orthodoxy.—
James Verini,
The New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2025
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And influencers now respect the trust of their audience.—
Zoya Hasan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Our success absolutely depends on having a team that’s truly diverse, reflects all perspectives, and has a culture where our employees feel valued and respected.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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