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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
Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody’s Analytics, estimates that higher gasoline prices have drained $23 billion directly from household budgets since the war started.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Bank of America estimates the data center CPU market could more than double from $27 billion in 2025 to $60 billion in 2030.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The United Nations estimates that, all told, thousands of people have died or will die as a result of the disaster.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Right now, Licht estimates its exposure as $130 million to $150 million.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But Cohen estimates another 100,000 to 150,000 arrive in regular envelopes, which must be opened by hand and reviewed individually.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Mostofi estimates that a home warranty can accelerate a sale by 45 days.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
This in turn shapes estimates of the volume of elements, such as carbon and hydrogen, that are stored in the Earth’s interior.
—James Dinneen, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Kansas City gained nearly 5,000 people for the second year in a row, new data estimates show, as city leaders push for new housing and more investment across the city.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
By some estimates, nearly 150 peacocks are roaming free, causing a ruckus and showing aggressive behavior against humans, cars and urban gardens.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
International migration accounted for almost three-quarters of the area's population gains, according to county-level population estimates released in March.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
From July 2024 to July 2025, Charlotte added 20,731 people, and also nudging its population total closer to the 1 million mark, according to Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Tarczynska emphasized that many of the subsidy numbers available are estimates calculated by state governments and local officials.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 May 2026
With inflation, the cost to get everything done has increased from $200 million to at least $277 million, according to city estimates.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Verb
The company estimates that severance and other restructuring will cost between $140 million and $150 million for 2026.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
However, the opening bid is set at $1 million, and the auction house estimates that the historic gold nugget will realize between $3 million and $7 million, not including the buyer’s premium.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Mark Zandi, chief economist with Moody’s Analytics, estimates that higher gasoline prices have drained $23 billion directly from household budgets since the war started.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 8 May 2026
Bank of America estimates the data center CPU market could more than double from $27 billion in 2025 to $60 billion in 2030.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The United Nations estimates that, all told, thousands of people have died or will die as a result of the disaster.
—Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 8 May 2026
Right now, Licht estimates its exposure as $130 million to $150 million.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
But Cohen estimates another 100,000 to 150,000 arrive in regular envelopes, which must be opened by hand and reviewed individually.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Mostofi estimates that a home warranty can accelerate a sale by 45 days.
—Sharon Wu, USA Today, 8 May 2026
Noun
Unfortunately, the researchers were unable to measure the intensity directly, but theoretical estimates suggest the team may have boosted the laser intensity to 10^23 W per cm2.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
This in turn shapes estimates of the volume of elements, such as carbon and hydrogen, that are stored in the Earth’s interior.
—James Dinneen, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Kansas City gained nearly 5,000 people for the second year in a row, new data estimates show, as city leaders push for new housing and more investment across the city.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2026
By some estimates, nearly 150 peacocks are roaming free, causing a ruckus and showing aggressive behavior against humans, cars and urban gardens.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
International migration accounted for almost three-quarters of the area's population gains, according to county-level population estimates released in March.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
From July 2024 to July 2025, Charlotte added 20,731 people, and also nudging its population total closer to the 1 million mark, according to Census Bureau estimates released Thursday.
—John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026
Tarczynska emphasized that many of the subsidy numbers available are estimates calculated by state governments and local officials.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 May 2026
With inflation, the cost to get everything done has increased from $200 million to at least $277 million, according to city estimates.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for estimates
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Excellent public schools and classic New England architecture draw families looking for a community that values education and neighborhood character.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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The two-time Oscar winner, who has starred in movies including Training Day, Philadelphia, and Malcom X, also values paying it forward while hitting new career heights.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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Meaning that even with the curious and disorienting turn of the signage, Arrowhead still figures to be resplendent in the worldwide spotlight.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 May 2026
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Despite the loss, Torrey Pines figures to be a top-four seed in Division 1 when the playoff pairings are revealed next Saturday.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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By International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol’s estimations, Europe has about three weeks of jet fuel remaining.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
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CarEdge offers tools for buying cars, such as invoice pricing and dealer quotes, buying guides, value ratings, insurance estimations and more.—
Danny Smith,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Criticism of i-Ready is a frequent topic on Reddit and TikTok, where teachers describe how i-Ready’s larger benchmark assessments, which students take three times a year, eat up 40 hours of instruction time, or say that pressure related to the software is driving them to quit.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The chip has undergone radiation exposure, thermal testing, shock evaluations, and electromagnetic interference assessments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
12 May 2026
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The new family engagement proposal would involve an expansion of a CMS program that assesses the needs of eight individual schools and works with community partners to meet needs.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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That’s how perennial All-Star José Ramírez assesses his 1-for-17 showing against journeyman reliever Taylor Rogers.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Every chat with Claude or GPT runs on the same underlying machinery that calculates spreadsheet totals and renders video games—silicon wafers etched with billions of microscopic switches, organized into specialized processors.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
1 May 2026
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The system calculates the movement path automatically.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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Even with owner appraisals, however, there will be pressure to value apartments just below their nearest tax thresholds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the referee does get a say in their frequent appraisals, and by and large, a sensible balance is struck.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Nelson, Brand and most of the front-office staff will be on hand in Chicago to help make those evaluations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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His reputation as a top prospect quickly spread among scouts, and before long, he was invited to undergo medical evaluations at the headquarters of Canine Companions, the country’s first modern service dog provider.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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“Estimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/estimates. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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