overestimates

verb

present tense third-person singular of overestimate
as in values
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 overestimates The critic's power stems from the brain's inherent negativity bias, a survival mechanism that overestimates threats. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026 But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026 Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence. — Lizzi C. Lee, Time, 17 Oct. 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 However, the government’s official rate overestimates the value of the peso, which has been losing value dramatically in recent years. — Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimates
  1. values
  2. appreciates
  3. overvalues
  4. admires
  5. respects
Verb
  • Saft was equally unsparing about the underlying assessment math, which values co-ops and condominiums differently than houses.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2026
  • An excessive heat warning is in effect for central Missouri, where heat index values up to 109 degrees are possible.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • In this way, the model appreciates the nuanced linkages between each word in the language and every other word.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • While CalChamber appreciates amendments made to remove prohibitions on facial and gait recognition technology, Myers said, the bill still limits their use.
    — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of appreciates
Verb
  • Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of overvalues
Verb
  • Sanghee does have support, however, from her younger stepsister (Park Miso), a shy aspiring artist who admires both her films and her principles; if only Sanghee liked her more.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Other recognizable Sacramento locations featured in the film include the McKinley Park Rose Garden, the East Sacramento house Lady Bird admires and the Tower Bridge.
    — Steve Large, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of admires
Verb
  • The European version of Windows 11 also respects your default web browser across the operating system.
    — Chris Hoffman, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Brimming with magic and unabashed theater-kid energy, Chu’s film respects the source material while giving it room to breathe in a new medium, shading in key parts of the story without making huge alterations.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects

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