OVERPRICING Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overpricing

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present participle of overprice

as in overestimating

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The market learned a valuable lesson about overestimating predictable outcomes.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
Many investors bought into the tech sector after enormous gains had already happened, ignoring valuations and overestimating their risk tolerance until volatility showed up in their portfolio, Hickle said.

— Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026

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Plus Specs A little context is required to avoid overvaluing the Honor Watch 6 Plus’s staying power, though.

— Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026

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Air enters through openings in the leading edge of the canopy as the pilot moves forward, inflating the wing and generating lift as air flows over its aerofoil shape.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
The guideline seeks to avoid clubs inflating their bottom lines through what the governing body terms ‘player exchange transactions’.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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According to Borges de Moraes, cases like Pourrain’s are increasing under the current administration.

— Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Cancer rising among younger ages The question of why colorectal cancer cases are increasing among younger adults has been an ongoing one within medicine.

— Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

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