OVERPRICE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overprice

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Definition of overprice

as in to overestimate

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Recent Examples of overprice Conversely, a continual underperformance in revenue and operating income growth for Tapestry would strengthen the assertion that the stock is overpriced in relation to its competitors, yet might not revert soon. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The games were overpriced and some were played in half-empty stadiums, with large swathes of open seating obvious to the broadcast cameras. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 While the debate over some IPOs being overpriced continues, experts say robust domestic liquidity is absorbing a large number IPOs, no matter the size. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025 The temptation to overprice is stronger. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overprice

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Likewise, awe prevents people from underestimating difficult tasks or from overestimating themselves.

— Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
Others believe that tree-ring research, and the scientific journals that publish it, overestimate the number of historical fires.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of overestimate

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Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

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While the price differential between the two is relatively small, hedge funds often employ large amounts of leverage to further inflate returns.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Fungi can artificially inflate the price by hoarding the phosphorus in their network and then driving the price of it, waiting basically until the plant is able to provide more carbon in return.

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of inflate

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