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
These are often the result of visitors underestimating the conditions and sometimes overestimating their own capabilities.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The West is often prone to overestimate the threat Russia poses, but also underestimate Putin’s commitment to his war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Too often, leaders overestimate readiness because things feel stable — but stability alone isn’t a green light to act.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
The West is often prone to overestimate the threat Russia poses, but also underestimate Putin’s commitment to his war.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Too often, leaders overestimate readiness because things feel stable — but stability alone isn’t a green light to act.
—Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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Real estate typically appreciates, which adds to the homeowner’s wealth.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
3 Oct. 2025
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Learning about applications of research with visible societal impacts can help people understand and appreciate the role of funding in the scientific enterprise.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Records of boxwood plantings date back to the 1700s, and Ohio nurseries' boxwood inventory is valued at over $200 million, the blog reports, citing the Ohio Department of Agriculture.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Switzerland, like Germany, built its 20th-century industrial economy on training and valuing all types of workers—those that work with their hands and those that work at a desk.—
Peter Vanham,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s consistently overrated as a factor.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.—
Quentin Corpuel,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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That means Magnificent Seven stocks are historically overvalued.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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How Micron Stock Can 2x Looking forward, even after this increase, Micron does not appear to be overvalued.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Try the roughly two-mile Hickman Bridge Trail to admire the canyon and walk beneath the 300-foot Hickman Bridge, a natural sandstone arch.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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The mountains are awash with vibrant autumnal hues, which can be admired by driving the Catskill Mountains Scenic Byway, biking the Catskill Scenic Trail, or hiking the many trails with sweeping views of the area.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Danon added that most delegations stayed in the room and respected both Netanyahu and the state of Israel.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Set a realistic baseline, monitor your urine, adjust as needed, and respect heat and activity-related limits.—
Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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