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
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.
—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
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
Verb
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Meta’s new performance review platform Meta is joining the likes of Amazon and X in debuting a new performance review platform that values employee output over effort, according to internal documents obtained by Business Insider.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
14 Jan. 2026
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The problem with shopping Dosunmu is that no other team values him as highly as the Bulls do.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bolles appreciates All-Pro nod.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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And the Magic guard appreciates their support.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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There’s also an intangible quality about Wang that Morgan admires.—
David Lyman,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Trump followed his praise and endorsement of tiny cars by then heaping praise on Ford Motor's full-size F-150 pickup, a vehicle the president also admires.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Each capsule creates a private sanctuary on wheels where passengers can go from point A to B in a comfortable, personal space that respects boundaries.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
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Be perceptive and ask questions when necessary, as that’s the best path to untangle emotions from facts and craft a solution that respects privacy.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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