as in to overestimate
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of overrate
No controversies, no real debates over it being overrated.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Everyone is overrating the potential return and this return of late round picks is not substantial.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Neil Dutta, head of economic research at the Renaissance Macro consultancy, said in a recent note that uncertainty over White House policies is overrated compared with other looming constraints on growth.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Origin stories can be overrated.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Everyone is overrating the potential return and this return of late round picks is not substantial.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Neil Dutta, head of economic research at the Renaissance Macro consultancy, said in a recent note that uncertainty over White House policies is overrated compared with other looming constraints on growth.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2025
Origin stories can be overrated.
—Rory Smith, The Athletic, 10 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
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And though Americans like to complain about how many of their tax dollars support the rest of the world, nearly 9 in 10 Americans (86%) overestimate how much of the federal budget goes to international aid, according to a Kaiser Family Foundation poll released in March.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Work smarter not harder Many new CE leaders overestimate their internal ability and capacity to forge new partnerships to improve supply chains.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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During this time, biologists also began to appreciate bird intelligence, starting with their studies of Alex, an African gray parrot who could count and identify objects.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Cucumbers need lots of water, but your rosemary, lavender, and thyme will not appreciate the moisture.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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While valuing space and independence is healthy, disconnecting from your own emotional world can eventually keep you from experiencing genuine connection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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EToro had previously filed to go public in 2021 through a merger with a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC, that would have valued it at more than $10 billion.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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One recent report estimated that real estate statewide was overvalued by $50 billion based on flood risks alone.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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But while a few analysts raised their price targets on the stock following the results, many maintained hold or sell-equivalent ratings as concerns remain that Palantir may be overvalued.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
6 May 2025
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Crystal Palace’s Guehi remains admired at centre-back and Burnley’s James Trafford has long been a goalkeeper target.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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This beautifully crafted tribute book makes a heartfelt gift for anyone who admired Pope Francis or was touched by his message.—
Gene Myers,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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