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
  • This is the signature of a player who values the weight of every minute spent on the court.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ultron values his ability to hide his loyalties and sees it as cheeky.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of values
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  • Like most endlessly busy modern women, Jessie James Decker appreciates a quick, effective workout.
    — Sarah Stiefvater, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Griffith coach Phil Mason appreciates the way Litke has handled the process.
    — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 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
  • The artist’s studio will be recreated inside the center’s gallery, sharing company with works by artists Duval-Carrié admires as well as examples of his own art.
    — Elisa Turner, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Helner admires Ben-Gvir’s push to expand civilian gun ownership, permit Jewish prayer on the Temple Mount, and introduce the death penalty for terrorists.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of admires
Verb
  • This Toleriane Moisturizing Milky Facial Cleanser does exactly that and respects my skin barrier, thanks to a very minimal ingredient list featuring thermal spring water and glycerin.
    — Sheryl George, Allure, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Charlotte Water respects the marine commission’s opinion and wants to talk with the group about the latest modeling report, spokeswoman Jennifer Frost told The Charlotte Observer.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of respects

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