as in to appreciate
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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Recent Examples of overestimate
Options pricing has overestimated the size of Nvidia’s post-report swing six of the past seven quarters, and 14 of the past 20, according to Cboe LiveVol data.
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Oliver Renick, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The sale actually revealed more about the market below $20 million, which experienced a depth of bidding that has been missing from the highly choreographed and overestimated auctions of recent years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Insurers, hospitals, and policy experts took issue with the methodology Paragon used to estimate improper enrollments, saying they likely were vastly overestimated.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Consumer groups have warned that data center demand could shove electricity rates higher if utility companies overestimate the need.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Oliver Renick, CNBC, 20 May 2026
The sale actually revealed more about the market below $20 million, which experienced a depth of bidding that has been missing from the highly choreographed and overestimated auctions of recent years.
—Julie Brener Davich, ARTnews.com, 19 May 2026
Insurers, hospitals, and policy experts took issue with the methodology Paragon used to estimate improper enrollments, saying they likely were vastly overestimated.
—Julie Appleby, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Consumer groups have warned that data center demand could shove electricity rates higher if utility companies overestimate the need.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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Manya wouldn’t appreciate my describing them this way, but the scenes are emotional.—
Whitney Friedlander,
Variety,
14 June 2026
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Martin appreciated the note, but recognized that even in his seemingly heartfelt apology, McAfee could not adapt his belief system to fit her experience.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And in November 2024, two trucks carrying Santo tequila, valued at about $1 million, did not arrive at their destination.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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When a satin skirt or silk scarf is valued primarily for the status endowed upon its wearer – rather than its functionality as clothing – products take on a mystical status.—
Eileen G'Sell,
The Conversation,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In many cases, pilots are overrated.—
Ashwin Gaidhani,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk’s electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street’s 10 biggest companies.—
Stan Choe,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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Tesla has remained in the S&P 500 even though critics called it overvalued for years, for example, and Musk's electric-vehicle company has grown to become one of Wall Street's 10 biggest companies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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But behind the acclaim lies an ongoing challenge in an industry that prioritizes commerce over creativity, which, Lennon says, drew him to the story of artists he’s known and admired for years.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
7 June 2026
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That day also featured a private visit to the Palermo Gallery of Modern Art, which was closed to the public to allow the couple's guests to admire its collections away from photographers and onlookers.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
Verb
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If travel beckons, sketch a simple itinerary that respects your budget, then let plans evolve as new insights appear naturally.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The only thing that regimes like Iran will ultimately respect.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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