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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
As of 2025, Musk has a net worth estimated to be more than $490 billion, according to Forbes.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the publication estimated that Balmoral is worth roughly £80 million, which comes out to over $109 million.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Another person, a woman estimated to be about 70, was transported to a local hospital in grave condition after fire crews performed CPR.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Irsay bought it just five years ago at Julien’s for $16,000; Christie’s has estimated it this time around at $200,000.
—Julie Brener Davich, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The unit, estimated at around 500 square feet, feels homey and is situated in the garden of a classic Spanish home occupied by her landlord.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the summer, even before the signing of Isak, The Athletic estimated these costs had been increased by more than £56m, or roughly 50 per cent more than the club’s 2023-24 amortisation expense.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The virus has fatality rate estimated at 40% to 75%, per the WHO.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
In 2023, the publication estimated that Balmoral is worth roughly £80 million, which comes out to over $109 million.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 4 Feb. 2026
Another person, a woman estimated to be about 70, was transported to a local hospital in grave condition after fire crews performed CPR.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
It is estimated that there are 500,000 detectable earthquakes in the world each year.
—Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Irsay bought it just five years ago at Julien’s for $16,000; Christie’s has estimated it this time around at $200,000.
—Julie Brener Davich, HollywoodReporter, 4 Feb. 2026
The unit, estimated at around 500 square feet, feels homey and is situated in the garden of a classic Spanish home occupied by her landlord.
—Lina Abascal, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In the summer, even before the signing of Isak, The Athletic estimated these costs had been increased by more than £56m, or roughly 50 per cent more than the club’s 2023-24 amortisation expense.
—Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The virus has fatality rate estimated at 40% to 75%, per the WHO.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimated
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Researchers assessed this damage by measuring the ion leakage from the leaf.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2026
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The facility remained closed Thursday while the damage was assessed, said hospital spokesperson Shellie Wass.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Florida’s current rules cap out-of-state enrollment at 10% of the university population, but that figure is calculated as an average for the state’s 12 public universities.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Researchers at the Peterson Institute for International Economics last month calculated the investment pledges at $5 trillion from the EU, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and the Persian Gulf states of Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates.—
Paul Wiseman,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leadership, communication skills, curiosity, empathy are all valued by employers.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2026
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With Musk's ownership estimated at around 43% in the combined company, his stake would be valued at over $530 billion, marking a rapid shift in his fortunes.—
Robert Frank,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Bennett figured that her more outgoing sibling, who was part of youth groups and bands at school, was probably picked up by a friend and will be home soon.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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Feed the bigs One thing the Horned Frogs have figured it out is how dynamic their frontcourt duo of junior Xavier Edmonds and sophomore David Punch has become.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
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Judging from Tutto Mare’s debut, David guessed right.—
Rebecca Kleinman,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Before Calla Lily's identity was revealed, Robin Thicke guessed Danielle Fishel, Rita Ora picked Selma Blair and Ken Jeong guessed Christina Applegate.—
Bebe Hodges,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Feb. 2026
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But the recent volatility has made some analysts wonder if gold still has the same luster as an investment.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The material is made from hydrogel, a water-rich, gel-like substance, and is produced using a technique the team describes as 4D printing.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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You’re supposed to help each other.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Just have a good time and do what you’re supposed to do, uniting the world around something that is eternal.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Estimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimated. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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