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as in assessed
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
experts estimated the value of the painting at a million dollars
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as in calculated
to decide the size, amount, number, or distance of (something) without actual measurement
we estimated the snowfall to be about a foot
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Recent Examples of estimated
Lola was estimated to be 12 years old, according to Oakland Zoo.
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Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
It is estimated that in recent years, between 10 to 20 factories have shut down due to aging ownership and a dearth of successors to take the reins and write the next chapter.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The hip-hop mogul obviously has no shortage of rarities to showcase, with his collection now estimated to be worth several million.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Today more than 400 blocos take over Rio’s streets across the Carnival period, turning the entire city into a giant festival day and night, and estimated to attract around seven million partygoers in total.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
However, Iran has still managed to export well above 16 million barrels of oil since the beginning of March, trade data and analytics platform Kpler estimated.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The woman is estimated to be between 65 and 70 and is 5-foot-3 and 150 pounds.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
About 15% of near-Earth asteroids are estimated to be binary systems, in which a smaller asteroid orbits a larger companion.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Mar. 2026
It is estimated that in recent years, between 10 to 20 factories have shut down due to aging ownership and a dearth of successors to take the reins and write the next chapter.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The hip-hop mogul obviously has no shortage of rarities to showcase, with his collection now estimated to be worth several million.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2026
Today more than 400 blocos take over Rio’s streets across the Carnival period, turning the entire city into a giant festival day and night, and estimated to attract around seven million partygoers in total.
—Laura French, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2026
However, Iran has still managed to export well above 16 million barrels of oil since the beginning of March, trade data and analytics platform Kpler estimated.
—Sheikh Saaliq, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
The woman is estimated to be between 65 and 70 and is 5-foot-3 and 150 pounds.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
About 15% of near-Earth asteroids are estimated to be binary systems, in which a smaller asteroid orbits a larger companion.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
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The system is assessed to have a range of about 2,175 miles (3,500 kilometers), with potential reach extending from Guam to mainland China, from Western Europe to Moscow, and from the Gulf region to Tehran.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026
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Paramedics assessed five people and transported three to the city's Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for further treatment, a spokesperson for the New South Wales Ambulance Service confirmed to NBC News.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
20 Mar. 2026
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The researchers also calculated the right balance between cyanobacterial biomass and ammonium output, ensuring the final product had enough of this key nutrient for plant growth.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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In his testimony, Musk maintained that Twitter’s leadership lied about the number of bot accounts on the platform and withheld information from him about how the number of fake accounts was calculated.—
Staff,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The men stole dozens of jewelry pieces, valued at approximately $20,000, according to the DA’s office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Raytheon’s project, valued at $115 million, aims to strengthen the company’s missile production capabilities and support growing global defense requirements.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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Hendrie was so good, so smooth, there are some who never figured it out!—
Richard Wagoner,
Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Faure’s tooth, unfortunately, was never figured or photographed and has been lost.—
Paul C. Sereno,
The Conversation,
16 Mar. 2026
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Ken Jeong guessed another TV judge, Steve Harvey.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2026
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After a brief deliberation, Kobrya correctly guessed the trip’s cost at $9,537 and won his second prize of the day.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci made it all of 10 days.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Mark was fouled after grabbing the ensuing loose ball and made both free throws to ice the game, 77-71.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Tense phone calls with her mother ensue where she’s chastised for not doing what she’s supposed to.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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Since when are universities supposed to make everyone feel good?—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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