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
The entrenchment of those supply chains may have been underestimated by proponents of nearshoring and onshoring, while the impacts of higher tariffs may have been overestimated.
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Without that information, officials may overestimate fish population size, which could lead to unexpected population collapses and new fishery regulations and closures.
—Matthew Robertson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
At the same time, students across majors overestimated the future value of their degrees, Clever found.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Dev’s capacity for overestimating the appeal of his ideas and projects continues to astound me.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Without that information, officials may overestimate fish population size, which could lead to unexpected population collapses and new fishery regulations and closures.
—Matthew Robertson, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
At the same time, students across majors overestimated the future value of their degrees, Clever found.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
Dev’s capacity for overestimating the appeal of his ideas and projects continues to astound me.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for overestimate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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Couples appreciate the romance and ease of it.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Minimalist carry-on-only travelers and checked bag packers alike will appreciate these deals, which start at $18.—
Erin Cavoto,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is said to be acquiring Everlane, the apparel brand known for its sustainability ethos, in a deal valuing the company at $100 million, according to information shared by Reuters.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Goalies who face a higher volume of outside shots excel in these advanced metrics, suggesting those shots from distance are overvalued, and high-danger attempts, such as backdoor screens and low-to-high one-timers in the slot, aren’t valued enough.—
Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The analyst believes that shares of On are overvalued since the brand is at the higher end of its sportswear and footwear peer group and footwear sales growth is beginning to normalize.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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In an inversion of the more common critical reception of an emerging artist, this new writer’s poetry was often noticed but seldom admired, notwithstanding the Daily Mirror’s snide enthusiasm.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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From island hopping along the always-sunny Maldives and admiring pink sands in the Bahamas, to coconut mangrove-trekking in the Philippines and biking past pineapple fields in French Polynesia, tropical charm manifests in an array of ways.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Language access, cultural competency and workforce representation all play critical role in helping people feel respected, heard and supported throughout the healing journey.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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As always, the Diocese will continue its full cooperation with law enforcement and respects the legal process now underway.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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