as in to underestimate
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Because chlamydia often causes no symptoms, these numbers likely underestimate its true prevalence.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025 -
The Bottom Line The effects of THC/CBD can feel very different and take longer to kick in, which can make people underestimate their level of impairment.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Sep. 2025
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The better interpretation is that AI sits alongside staffing choices and hiring norms that undervalue early-career talent.—
Jennifer Moss,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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More than return, consider the value of diversified, transparent assets — liquidity, simplicity and relatability are often undervalued.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Experts caution against overestimating tariffs’ deficit-busting powers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Research by Daniel Kahneman shows that people routinely underestimate risks and overestimate their ability to control outcomes.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Planning for stability is critical, yet often underrated by early-stage founders who may not know how to forecast costs, time cash flows or structure compensation sensibly.—
Anuradha Gupta,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Auburn defense, like Oklahoma's, was underrated last fall amid a 5-7 season, but future pro DE Keldric Faulk and Co. are stout.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Misesteem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misesteem. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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