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
  • Hurzeler values 36-year-old Steele’s dressing room input, which is even more relevant now after a summer cull of the core group of experienced professionals.
    — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The binding agreement with Alpha Wave Global, Premji Invest, Temasek and BlackRock managed funds values Adani Airport Holdings at about $18 billion on a pre-money basis, according to the company statement.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of values
Verb
  • Smith appreciates Flores’ creativity, and Flores respects Smith’s ability to call the game from the field.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The couple also appreciates the peace of mind that Windsor Run’s on-site medical care provides.
    — Erickson Senior Living, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 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
  • Anna, the film suggests, admires her husband warts and all, perhaps because there’s an enticing authenticity in all his inadequacies and brutish ways.
    — Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Bucci admires the modern show’s scale, organization and ambition, describing it as a festival of show jumping, with world-class facilities, footing, hospitality and stabling.
    — Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of admires
Verb
  • Jon Sasser, a spokesperson for Westlake, said the town respects the court’s decision to take more time to consider the matters presented at Wednesday’s hearing.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The underlying and often reiterated vibe is that this dude respects women and works out.
    — CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of respects

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“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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