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
Behavioral data shows that optimists sometimes overestimate returns and volatility, resulting in poor timing or overexposure.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The focus of this book is important, but perhaps leads her to overestimate the power of the fetal-personhood argument in a society where some of that doctrine’s logical conclusions would be profoundly objectionable to many, many Americans.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
From 2012 to 2023, utility planners overestimated electricity demand by 23 percent, on average, in their 10-year forecasts, according to RMI, a nonprofit research organization that aims to reduce emissions.
—Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The album is laden with social commentary, but Woods isn’t overestimating its potential impact.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025
The focus of this book is important, but perhaps leads her to overestimate the power of the fetal-personhood argument in a society where some of that doctrine’s logical conclusions would be profoundly objectionable to many, many Americans.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
From 2012 to 2023, utility planners overestimated electricity demand by 23 percent, on average, in their 10-year forecasts, according to RMI, a nonprofit research organization that aims to reduce emissions.
—Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
The album is laden with social commentary, but Woods isn’t overestimating its potential impact.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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New research has revealed that Millennials often value their dogs' company over that of their human besties, siblings—and even their own parents.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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While valuing space and independence is healthy, disconnecting from your own emotional world can eventually keep you from experiencing genuine connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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The New York Yankees are way overrated, the Boston Red Sox unproven while Toronto and Tampa Bay don’t seem like anything special.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2025
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Mediocre art really does get overrated on account of its politics.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
5 May 2025
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Measuring the ratio of a company's stock price to the company's earnings per share, price-to-earnings ratio is a method commonly used for assessing whether a company is overvalued.—
Aron Solomon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Redburn Atlantic Equities downgrades Chevron to sell from neutral Redburn Atlantic Equities said the energy and oil stock is overvalued.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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Crystal Palace’s Guehi remains admired at centre-back and Burnley’s James Trafford has long been a goalkeeper target.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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This beautifully crafted tribute book makes a heartfelt gift for anyone who admired Pope Francis or was touched by his message.—
Gene Myers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The United States is a place where property rights should by default be respected and protected.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2025
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The family also thanked everyone who took part in the search for Coa, and requested their privacy be respected in the wake of her death.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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