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 mistake is not overestimating Chinese power but instead imagining that power as a pile of platforms, rather than a system that has to survive first contact.
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just be sure not to overestimate your fitness level—or your tolerance for volcanic heat and serious elevation gain.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Vendors don’t typically overspend on travel expenses because, in most cases, those costs are overestimated to prevent such a scenario, Carpenter said.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
This finding means that researchers could be unknowingly overestimating microplastic abundance in the environment when handling their samples with gloves.
—Anne McNeil, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just be sure not to overestimate your fitness level—or your tolerance for volcanic heat and serious elevation gain.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
Vendors don’t typically overspend on travel expenses because, in most cases, those costs are overestimated to prevent such a scenario, Carpenter said.
—Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026
This finding means that researchers could be unknowingly overestimating microplastic abundance in the environment when handling their samples with gloves.
—Anne McNeil, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
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Free, but registration is appreciated.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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This navy Continental Carry-on Luggage blends durability with smart design details that frequent travelers will appreciate right away.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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The end of Viktor Orbán’s autocratic regime is a victory not just for Hungary, but for people who value democracy around the world.—
Asher Notheis,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI, meanwhile, was valued at more than $850 billion in its latest fundraising round in late March, a month after investors valued Anthropic at $380 billion.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 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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Matching Furniture Sets Matching sets, whether matching bedroom sets or a matching part of end tables, are overrated, shares Brooke Sabia of Phase 4 Design Group.—
Lauren Jones,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brinkman asserted that at its current price of $361, the EV maker is hugely overvalued.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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By including rising rents into the calculation for how much landlord expenses are increasing, the data overvalues landlord expenses to justify further rent increases.—
Joanne Grell,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As fans admired the gathering, one commented asking Lee about the films' accompanying book series.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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But Liz didn’t arrive at Alicia’s house to admire the doll collection, so their conversation soon turns to last week’s trip to the vineyard.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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By proxy, Marion added, Barron will respect Livingston, who worked with Joseph in coaching Cincinnati’s defensive backs in 2014 and 2015.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Choose delight that also respects your limits.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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