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
Zwick says subsequent research has found that Hsieh and Moretti overestimated the size of that effect on economic growth.
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Still, Clark and Alaimo warned parents to not overestimate their ability to provide safety from afar.
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Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Too often, Mendler said, people overestimate the risks of trying something new.
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Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.
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The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
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Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
23 June 2026
Still, Clark and Alaimo warned parents to not overestimate their ability to provide safety from afar.
—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
Too often, Mendler said, people overestimate the risks of trying something new.
—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
Struck in 1922 during an unusually wet period, the Colorado River Compact overestimated how much water the river could provide.
—
The Week Us,
TheWeek,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for overestimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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The house is tucked down a long, gravel driveway, surrounded by nature, which Monson de Kansky says is the most important thing she’s learned to appreciate.
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Edible, usable, and consumable items are always appreciated.
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All of the profits will be donated to strengthen Redress’ work in advancing emerging creatives through its network of alumni, who value sustainability and circularity.
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Even if Wells doesn’t turn things around offensively, the Yankees highly value his defense.
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In many cases, pilots are overrated.
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.
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While a company's business quality might be strong, its investment quality diminishes when the narrative is overvalued.
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Argus initiates SpaceX as hold Argus said shares are overvalued right now.
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Brazil, a country long admired by Haitian fans and players, the toughest.
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Like Robertson and Senesi, Van Hecke is a player Tottenham admired long before Roberto De Zerbi took the reins on March 31.
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Mars activates your 10th House of Career and Status, asking for crisp goals and tidy timelines that still respect people’s bandwidth.
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The ethos of the festival also involves looking out for fellow attendees, respecting The Farm and taking the loving energy of the festival out into the world.
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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