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as in values
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 figures
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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as in estimations
the act of placing a value on the nature, character, or quality of something
what we owe our war veterans is beyond estimate
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as in assessments
an opinion on the nature, character, or quality of something
the estimate of many art specialists that the painting is a fake
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Recent Examples of estimates
Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that inadequate access to safe water and sanitation contributes to roughly $260 billion in annual economic losses, driven by preventable illness, and missed days of work and school.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Whiskies from about 40 countries are included on the list, though Bernasconi estimates that about 85% of the list is single malt from Scotland.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report that estimates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, the Florida Policy Institute estimates that the state has already missed out on $2 billion in federal match funding for programs that would have improved healthcare access for some of Florida’s lowest-income students.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The Department of Energy estimates that most laundry energy use comes from heating water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Without the tax credits, premiums for ACA enrollees who previously relied on the subsidies will increase by an average of 114%, estimates KFF, a nonprofit provider of health policy news and research.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This equates to nearly 190,000 babies who did not receive a vitamin K shot in 2024, based on population estimates.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
By that measure, households need income of nearly $403,000 to cover the cost of care for two children, LendingTree, an online loan marketplace, estimates.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The overarching theme is fraud that has reached estimates of $9 billion, according to federal prosecutors.
—Makenzi Henderson, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
One 2014 study published in the journal Diabetes found that the resting metabolic rate in healthy people with detectable levels of brown fat increased by 14% after cold exposure, though most estimates hover around five to 11%, according to Dada.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The funding has been projected to increase to $2 billion and remain steady at that level for three years through the 2030 fiscal year, according to state revenue estimates.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Transit Alliance estimates that, in Miami-Dade alone, parking requirements mandate roughly a half-million more parking spaces than are actually needed.
—Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that inadequate access to safe water and sanitation contributes to roughly $260 billion in annual economic losses, driven by preventable illness, and missed days of work and school.
—Kara Hurst, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
The Urban Institute estimates nearly 5 million people will ultimately drop their health coverage in 2026 and be uninsured due to lapsing subsidies.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Whiskies from about 40 countries are included on the list, though Bernasconi estimates that about 85% of the list is single malt from Scotland.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
That’s what my trusty spreadsheet found after reviewing a BatchData report that estimates investor ownership of houses and townhomes nationwide.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 23 Jan. 2026
For example, the Florida Policy Institute estimates that the state has already missed out on $2 billion in federal match funding for programs that would have improved healthcare access for some of Florida’s lowest-income students.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
The Department of Energy estimates that most laundry energy use comes from heating water.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 23 Jan. 2026
Without the tax credits, premiums for ACA enrollees who previously relied on the subsidies will increase by an average of 114%, estimates KFF, a nonprofit provider of health policy news and research.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
Shares of Capital One dipped on Thursday evening after the credit card issuer's fourth-quarter earnings per share missed estimates due to higher expenses.
—CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
This equates to nearly 190,000 babies who did not receive a vitamin K shot in 2024, based on population estimates.
—Dr. Jade Cobern, ABC News, 23 Jan. 2026
While the latest census from 2021 estimates nearly double that number now soar through the valleys, these tropical birds are still critically endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
—Brianna Randall, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
By that measure, households need income of nearly $403,000 to cover the cost of care for two children, LendingTree, an online loan marketplace, estimates.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The overarching theme is fraud that has reached estimates of $9 billion, according to federal prosecutors.
—Makenzi Henderson, Twin Cities, 16 Jan. 2026
One 2014 study published in the journal Diabetes found that the resting metabolic rate in healthy people with detectable levels of brown fat increased by 14% after cold exposure, though most estimates hover around five to 11%, according to Dada.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 15 Jan. 2026
The funding has been projected to increase to $2 billion and remain steady at that level for three years through the 2030 fiscal year, according to state revenue estimates.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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The company is moving forward with an insider share sale that values it at about $800 billion, Bloomberg News reported in December.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Like D’Arcy, Menzies loves acting onstage—but values his screen career too.—
Sarah Crompton,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2026
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Caldwell, who joined the organization on a 10-year deal, also noted the team hopes to work with the city to remain in downtown Minneapolis amid its early efforts to build a new arena, which figures to be a lengthy process expected to take at least five years, and likely more.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
21 Jan. 2026
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Then there’s quarterbacks coach Davis Webb, who has generated three head coaching interviews and also figures to be a popular request for offensive coordinator vacancies.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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Since the workout was a walkthrough, the injury statuses are participation estimations.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Dec. 2025
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By most pundits’ estimations, Best Picture and Best Director are both his to lose.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Nov. 2025
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Follow-up sightings of the whale will help with further assessments.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Banks pay the assessments annually, contributing to their operating costs.—
Tyler Curtis,
Boston Herald,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then, in December, the full-scale review of the Duke of Sussex’s security by the official body that assesses how royals and VIPs are guarded commenced.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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This will be the first time a crew assesses the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft for human use.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
31 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The analysis calculates retirement expenses based on the Department of Labor’s Consumer Expenditure Surveys, among other sources.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Finance, which calculates its projections differently, is expected to estimate a smaller deficit than the LAO.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Among Palestinians, appraisals are more nuanced.—
Andrew Carey,
CNN Money,
18 Jan. 2026
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There will be free coin appraisals.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Jan. 2026
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But the agency did recommend the department to establish a standard operating procedure outlining annual evaluations of apparatus operators and establish training on situational awareness.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2026
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The rest either dropped out or were cut during monthly evaluations that gauged if trainees were improving fast enough.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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