overpricing

Definition of overpricingnext
present participle of overprice

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpricing
Verb
  • As recently as 2023, Micron and SK Hynix lost billions of dollars during a prolonged industrywide glut after overestimating how long pandemic-era demand would last.
    Ian King, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Yet there is a danger that Washington may be overestimating its position.
    Nina Srinivasan Rathbun, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.
    Arnold Sotelo, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The process comes down to connecting six aluminum frame sections, inflating the hull with a manual or electric pump, attaching the rudder and centerboard, and rigging the sail.
    Omar Kardoudi March 13, New Atlas, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Parents can steer their children toward the former by focusing on realistic praise of their effort and attitude — rather than inflating their egos with an exaggerated focus on their achievements, some psychologists say.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Sacramento Police Department also said officers were monitoring developments and increasing patrols around places of worship.
    Daniel Hunt March 12, Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • But airlines, which are footing much of the bill for the construction, pushed for Global Terminal construction to get moved up in line, hoping to ensure the centerpiece wouldn’t be threatened by increasing costs.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Overpricing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overpricing. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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