as in valued
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 overestimated
The matches are down in Foxboro, hotel bookings have been overestimated and the Massachusetts host committee has raised just a paltry $20 million.
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Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
At the same time, students across majors overestimated the future value of their degrees, Clever found.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The distress the Sussexes caused the Queen in the last years of her life cannot be overestimated.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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
The risk of a two-Republican general election runoff should not be overestimated, as luck and opportune developments remain key ingredients in political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.
—Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.
—Frédéric Dimanche, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
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.
—Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
At the same time, students across majors overestimated the future value of their degrees, Clever found.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 4 May 2026
The distress the Sussexes caused the Queen in the last years of her life cannot be overestimated.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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
The risk of a two-Republican general election runoff should not be overestimated, as luck and opportune developments remain key ingredients in political success.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.
—Frédéric Dimanche, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.
—Frédéric Dimanche, Washington Post, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimated
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As of 2024, Port Laredo accounted for 62% of the state’s land port trade, valued at nearly $340 billion, according to data collected by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.—
Joe Kottke,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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The result is a standardized way of comparing chocolate, allowing cacao to be priced and valued according to its quality.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
10 May 2026
Verb
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James has always appreciated fan interaction.—
Jason Jones,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Fritas, milkshakes and Cuban-style hot dogs El Cuban Diner has a simple menu, the kind that’s appreciated by tired tourists taking a break from souvenir shopping by day or partying at night.—
Sarah Moreno
May 12,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The experience of being watched by Frida in the operating room, of being appreciated and admired by this younger woman, awakens something in Gabrielle.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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While they are admired for their beauty, The Wildcat Sanctuary says that fascination fuels the exotic pet trade and private ownership.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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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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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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“Overestimated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimated. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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