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
Many workers also misunderstand Social Security's role in retirement, either overestimating or underestimating its importance, experts note.
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Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Many people chronically overestimate how much sun an area receives.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Having built multibillion-dollar companies, often at a young age, their self-confidence frequently leads them to underestimate the complexities of public policy, to misunderstand public opinion, and to overestimate their ability to push large changes through quickly.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Founders often overestimate the power of their story and personal conviction, particularly the idea that investors primarily invest based on an intangible ‘feel’ for the team.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overestimate
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Many people chronically overestimate how much sun an area receives.
—Kerry Michaels, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Having built multibillion-dollar companies, often at a young age, their self-confidence frequently leads them to underestimate the complexities of public policy, to misunderstand public opinion, and to overestimate their ability to push large changes through quickly.
—Walter Russell Mead, The Atlantic, 24 Jan. 2026
Founders often overestimate the power of their story and personal conviction, particularly the idea that investors primarily invest based on an intangible ‘feel’ for the team.
—Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overestimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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Her books focus on themes of encouraging kindness, self-worth, friendship, love, family, respect, resilience, inclusion and appreciating cultural heritage.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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People really appreciate not only the deeper cuts, but the songs that have a linear story.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their unpaid labor is valued at $600 billion annually, more than all out-of-pocket health spending in the country combined.—
Neal K. Shah,
Boston Herald,
17 Mar. 2026
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The men stole dozens of jewelry pieces, valued at approximately $20,000, according to the DA’s office.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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The schematic advantage might also be overrated.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Some, such as Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, reject the notion that their companies are overvalued.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2026
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In recent weeks, investors in private credit have been demanding their money back amid concerns that lenders overvalued loans tied to risky companies — many of which are software firms whose businesses may be disrupted by artificial intelligence.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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But Orlandoans who, in years to come, will see and admire the graceful little tree that scatters yellow blooms in the Leu gardens, will know of one that did.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Trip offerings now abound to help travelers admire this magic for themselves, and this presents both a challenge and an opportunity.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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Iliopoulos demonstrates once again how the unwillingness of political authorities to respect an international treaty transforms both the native population and the newcomers into hostages of a sinister and clumsy social engineering project.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 Mar. 2026
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Joseph is respected by peers and faculty for his constructive feedback, reliability, and leadership in exhibitions and productions.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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