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
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.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
But that narrative overestimates how AI currently functions and what’s actually happening on factory floors today.
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Nishkam Batta,
Forbes.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence.
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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.
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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.
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Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.
—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
But that narrative overestimates how AI currently functions and what’s actually happening on factory floors today.
—
Nishkam Batta,
Forbes.com,
6 Feb. 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
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The deal, made for cash and shares of Rocket Lab stock, values Iridium at about $8 billion.
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In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
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Most notably, though, is its easy-to-clean material, which one flight attendant appreciates when up against dirty baggage claims and surprise spills.
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Jones appreciates how the brilliant Black scientist changed the entire American South.
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Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
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Some think that price tag significantly overvalues the company.
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Perhaps her self-assuredness comes from her powerhouse star of a mom, whom Harlow clearly admires in more ways than one.
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Essentially, every top Premier League team admires Rogers.
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Propose a fresh time that respects both family rhythms and your community role.
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The result is a deep, effective cleanse that respects the scalp’s natural oils—especially important for those with dry skin—creating a more balanced environment where hair can thrive from roots to ends.
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“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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