overestimated

past tense of overestimate

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of overestimated Apple, Garmin and Samsung all systematically overestimated caloric expenditure. — Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026 Eddie overestimated the strength of the statue’s material, and to his surprise, the head popped right off the body like a champagne cork, soared through the air, thunked off the ground, and rolled down the hallway. — Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Of the four devices tested, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Garmin Forerunner 955 systematically overestimated energy expenditure the most. — Mike McRae 03, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 For two months in a row, prediction market traders and economists have overestimated payroll numbers. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The market just overestimated how mechanical the selling would be. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026 Polls overestimated Abdul El-Sayed’s lead by 12 percentage points. — Scott Clement, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 Later studies suggested the calculator overestimated risk in some groups, including men and Black adults, and did not characterize risk as accurately in other populations. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 July 2026 Valerian both underestimated the enemy and overestimated Roman military strength. — Robin Wright, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimated
Verb
  • But the market has never valued Tesla conventionally, and for good reason.
    — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • And in this day and age, when money is tight, workers want to feel that they — and their efforts — are valued daily.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • And some simply appreciated the gesture and the opportunity to have the conversation.
    — Marvin Krislov, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Teachers also appreciated meeting in small groups focused on recognizing their emotional needs.
    — Paul Koh, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The superstar player is not universally still admired in his home country.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Some Fascists admired Japan’s use of Shinto shrines and ritual to endow its militaristic nationalism with spiritual power.
    — Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.
    — Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.
    — Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Consensus is overrated Chang likes to argue — with friends, over food.
    — Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Some—including Poe—thought Irving overrated, in the way that best-selling writers are always overrated.
    — Eric Lach, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Overestimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimated. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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