as in to minimize
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimate
Don't underestimate how sleep and stress management affect everything from your digestion to your skin.
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Sonal Nain
alex Backus
cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement For decades, Western policymakers have underestimated Iran’s soft power, focusing narrowly on dismantling its military and nuclear capabilities in the hope that this alone would deliver peace.
—Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025
Within hours of the deluge early Friday, some Texas officials were critical of the NWS, saying forecasts underestimated the rainfall.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 July 2025
Having repeatedly underestimated Trump’s appeal, resilience, and political acumen, Democrats now face an uncertain future.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Sonal Nain
alex Backus
cameron Schoppa, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Advertisement Advertisement For decades, Western policymakers have underestimated Iran’s soft power, focusing narrowly on dismantling its military and nuclear capabilities in the hope that this alone would deliver peace.
—Roya Boroumand, Time, 9 July 2025
Within hours of the deluge early Friday, some Texas officials were critical of the NWS, saying forecasts underestimated the rainfall.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 7 July 2025
Having repeatedly underestimated Trump’s appeal, resilience, and political acumen, Democrats now face an uncertain future.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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The smell will fade overtime as the blinds begin to dry, but diluting vinegar with water helps minimize the potency of the scent.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
19 July 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To minimize risk of being struck by lightning, when going outside, have a plan to get to a safer place.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 July 2025
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His legacy is one of the most powerful underrepresented, and underrated in the region.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
21 July 2025
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Emotions underscored the persistence and success, while often underrated, of women in country music.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Despite the price falling, some analysts believe the stock is undervalued.—
Ricardo Torres,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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This is work that has historically been undervalued and excluded from some of the most basic protections, even as it’s seen as some of the most essential and fundamental work in our economy.—
Mariah Maddox,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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