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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
Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilbury Douglas estimates this mechanical intern will save site teams roughly 40 hours of administrative labor every month.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the lawsuits estimates that about 109,000 people may have been affected, though Frost Bank has not publicly disclosed the scope of the breach.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The report estimates the damage cost nearly 880 million won (about $600,000).
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine faces a financing gap of roughly 136 billion euros ($158 billion) over the next two years.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the acquisition costs, the report estimates spending another $21 billion in capital investment over the space of three decades to maintain the assets for transmission and distribution of the utility system.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
While the war has stirred up volatility, earnings results and estimates for US companies — core drivers of stock prices — remain strong.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
But revenues have dropped in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, the bank said in a note to clients, in one of the most detailed estimates of the financial impact of the conflict.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
These more piecemeal estimates have informed large-scale cosmic simulations that model the growth and evolution of galaxies.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Current estimates put the construction cost at about $32 million to $36 million, with a third of funding coming from the downtown food and beverage tax and the rest from the city.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Congressional Budget Office estimates a nearly $300 billion shortfall in the HTF over the next 10 years, with the fund becoming insolvent starting in 2028.
—Andrew Stasiowski, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
Hochul estimates that about 13,000 non-primary homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more will be subject to the tax.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Tilbury Douglas estimates this mechanical intern will save site teams roughly 40 hours of administrative labor every month.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
One of the lawsuits estimates that about 109,000 people may have been affected, though Frost Bank has not publicly disclosed the scope of the breach.
—Patrick Danner, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Apr. 2026
The report estimates the damage cost nearly 880 million won (about $600,000).
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The International Monetary Fund estimates that Ukraine faces a financing gap of roughly 136 billion euros ($158 billion) over the next two years.
—ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hawley estimates that adopting sustainability practices incentivized by the uplift may cost productions one to three percent more, though it’ll be offset by the five percent bump to the base credit.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Beyond the acquisition costs, the report estimates spending another $21 billion in capital investment over the space of three decades to maintain the assets for transmission and distribution of the utility system.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
The surplus turned out to be a mirage, based on a $165 billion error in revenue estimates over four years.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2026
The cost of the project has ballooned as well, from an original projection of €200 million to €507 million, according to recent estimates.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
While the war has stirred up volatility, earnings results and estimates for US companies — core drivers of stock prices — remain strong.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2026
According to industry estimates, private credit has grown into a multi-trillion-dollar asset class globally, driven in part by demand for faster, more flexible capital deployment.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026
But revenues have dropped in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, the bank said in a note to clients, in one of the most detailed estimates of the financial impact of the conflict.
—Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Before the outbreak of its latest war with Israel in 2023, estimates of Hezbollah's military strength ranged from 30,000 to more than 50,000 operatives.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 23 Apr. 2026
These more piecemeal estimates have informed large-scale cosmic simulations that model the growth and evolution of galaxies.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2026
Current estimates put the construction cost at about $32 million to $36 million, with a third of funding coming from the downtown food and beverage tax and the rest from the city.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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Safety is often an underrated position in the NFL, and the Panthers typically have filled it with role players rather than potential stars (although Tre’von Moehrig’s $51-million contract proves that this regime values it more than previous ones have).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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If a team values elite size at cornerback then Delane could potentially fall.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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Jackson now figures to slide into a more traditional shooting guard role thanks to the Johnnies’ addition this offseason of European point guard Quinn Ellis.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t the end of coaching for Donovan, 60, who figures to be a top candidate for openings around the NBA.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In 2013, Bilmes revised her estimations—and concluded the cost was actually closer to $4 trillion to $6 trillion.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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The rollout, however, was quickly met with user complaints of inaccurate age estimations and workarounds found by users hoping to trick the system.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
13 Apr. 2026
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City property tax assessments are government-determined and frequently challenged.—
Martha E. Stark,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Free screenings, including blood pressure monitoring, stroke risk assessments and blood sugar testing, will be available.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Before applying to be a special agent, Canvasser was a civilian employee assigned to the Office of Strategic Information and Intelligence, which monitors and assesses threats to the president and others under Secret Service protection.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The due diligence team reviews historical well records, verifies well locations in the field, assesses vapor and methane conditions, and coordinates closely with regulators and local agencies using a systematic approach.—
Tim Rathmann,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, the state calculates vaccination rates as a percentage of the total number of students enrolled, so the enrollment decline is factored in.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
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Unlike the truckload index, which calculates rate per mile, the LTL index is calculated by rate per pound.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Even the most complimentary appraisals of Raphael, which celebrate his multimodal genius—painter, draftsman, architect, poet, surveyor of antiquities—also mention his exquisite social tact and career climbing.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The staff contracted independent fair market appraisals (usually two) for acquisition.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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At a recent event in Atlanta, Wellstar Health System provided comprehensive medical evaluations, part of an ongoing effort to identify and address chronic conditions that can emerge years after players leave the game.—
Roni Robbins,
AJC.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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By clarifying roles early, streamlining interviews, standardizing evaluations and improving communication, employers can make faster, more confident hiring decisions.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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