as in to underestimate
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Both initially received warm welcomes on the festival circuit, but the lack of hyperbole had many perhaps underestimating them.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025 -
Schumer has stood firm, and Republicans underestimated how dug in the Democrats were.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
5 Nov. 2025
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That’s partly because Covid lockdowns increased the risk of miscounting college students and people with second homes.—
The Wall Street Journal,
Twin Cities,
28 Aug. 2025
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But New York Attorney General Letitia James found his administration significantly miscounted the number of nursing home deaths.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
25 May 2025
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Polls also narrowly overestimated Democrats in 2020 and 2024.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The Canes appear to have vastly overestimated the run-blocking skills of the interior of their offensive line.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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The deal, seen as crucial to cementing family control over the Samsung empire, was fiercely opposed by minority investors, including Elliott Management and Mason Capital, who argued the terms undervalued C & T shares.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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Projections are also likely undervaluing freshman Keaton Wagler, a potential starter who has gotten rave reviews from everyone who has seen Illinois play this preseason.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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His offensive line is bad, and the Chiefs’ pass rush is underrated.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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He’s also underrated in various aspects such as helping space the floor and assisting on the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Misreckon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreckon. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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