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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
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.
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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.
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Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
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Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
It’s estimated that hosts will earn a total of $212 million across the 16 host cities, with the average host getting a $3,000 payday for renting their space during the tournament.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Between 2005 and 2009, conditions at the hospital were dismal, and observers later estimated that the patient death toll was higher than the typical rate.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Bedrooms painted in this rich shade are estimated to net an extra $2,277 in offer prices.
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Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Earlier city documents estimated that a combined police and fire facility in the annex would cost about $10 million, with an additional $1 million for a library.
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Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
It's estimated that around 8% of rams exhibit exclusively homosexual behavior.
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Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
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
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—
Ca Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 July 2026
It’s estimated that hosts will earn a total of $212 million across the 16 host cities, with the average host getting a $3,000 payday for renting their space during the tournament.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Between 2005 and 2009, conditions at the hospital were dismal, and observers later estimated that the patient death toll was higher than the typical rate.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Bedrooms painted in this rich shade are estimated to net an extra $2,277 in offer prices.
—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 June 2026
Earlier city documents estimated that a combined police and fire facility in the annex would cost about $10 million, with an additional $1 million for a library.
—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
It's estimated that around 8% of rams exhibit exclusively homosexual behavior.
—
Sara Belcher,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
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The facility, which Ruffin described as a regional jail run by an independent agency, has been essentially closed as damage is assessed, the State Bureau of Investigation said.
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City codes show violators of the nuisance ordinances could be assessed fines in municipal court.
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The weather service also cautions the heat index is calculated for shady areas only.
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Another issue with the heat index concerns the way that it’s calculated.
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Revolut’s latest fund raise valued the firm at $75bn and Storonsky has spoken of a future IPO which could value the business—if someone doesn’t buy it before then – at north of $200bn.
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Levine Cava said the county would need to sell the property for market rate — and an appraiser once valued the land at $200 million.
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Dee Hock is the only one who figured this before, and maybe an agent trained on his thoughts and on how to design a chaordic alliance of frenemies may be able to help the Open Standard team scale.
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Her best resource, Atkin figured, were the people who were closest to her.
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Whether July 3 brings wedding photos, business news, both or nothing the internet has correctly guessed, Swift’s history explains why fans are leaving room for another reveal.
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Those who keep postponing the conversation risk leaving their heirs not a fortune but a locked archive whose contents can only be guessed at.
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The 76ers, meanwhile, haven’t made the conference finals since 2001, which was before Brown’s fifth birthday.
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Harpring says the city is using smaller fireworks than in previous years and has added additional staff to assist with safety, a decision made after a 10-acre fire broke out in the city earlier this year.
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Google announced a $50M commitment that’s somehow supposed to train 300,000 tradespeople.
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Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
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“Estimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimated. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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