estimated

past tense of estimate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of estimated In this case, less capacity for DRAM chips is translating into component shortages and sudden price increases with prices estimated to have roughly doubled in Q1 2026. Srikanth Jagabathula, Fortune, 24 July 2026 This growing trend, influenced by the widespread adoption of GLP-1s and a black market estimated at $1-3 billion, reflects leaders' dual pursuit of agency and leverage. Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The report then stripped out liabilities, which includes mortgage debt, of $5 trillion and subtracted the wealth of the top 1%, estimated at $28 trillion. Robert Frank, CNBC, 17 July 2026 It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year. Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026 White House economists estimated earlier this year a national shortage of 10 million homes and the bill could help to close a portion of that gap. Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026 One participant estimated there are more than 3,000 requirements. Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts. Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026 India’s religious and spiritual economy was estimated at roughly $58 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow steadily over the next decade. Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
Verb
  • Consciously and effortfully re-evaluating how novelty is assessed, who gets amplified, and how to best amplify minority voices are good places to start.
    Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
  • The club will be assessed by UEFA, European football’s governing body, over a three-year period, from the 2024-25 season to 2026-27.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Before Friday’s ruling, Chey had argued that the division of assets should be calculated at the close of the case hearing in April 2024.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Under cross-examination, Tosch acknowledged that DNA can be transferred without direct contact and that police software only calculated the likelihood of Burke’s inclusion in the mixture, though nothing definitive.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Roh had asked for the assets to be valued based on a different date in the divorce proceedings in 2026, then worth significantly more.
    Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Kalshi, which the president’s son also advises, was valued at $22 billion in May after its trading volume more than tripled.
    Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Backup catcher Drew Millas was the first Nationals catcher in the majors to look to the dugout for suggestions, as the team figured its outspoken backstop would communicate what was (or wasn’t) working and have more time to focus on his offense.
    Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • The organizations that haven't figured that out yet are paying for it in client trust, in renewal conversations and in the compounding cost of retrofitting compliance into products that weren't designed to carry it.
    Vishal Saxena, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Who ever would have guessed back then that Kent would make it to the Hall of Fame before Bonds did?
    Jayson Stark, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Some of the other players guessed the palette was lip liner or foundation.
    Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • The union made proposals on automation and artificial intelligence by asking the state to consult it before implementing new technology.
    Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026
  • The concept was a point well made by general manager Brett Veach in 2025.
    Vahe Gregorian July 30, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • We’re supposed to think the Chiefs should have used them even more frequently?
    Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • It’s integrated with the Gemini Live API, giving developers the opportunity to experience that supposed leap forward.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 July 2026

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“Estimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimated. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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