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
Or even my rants against In-N-Out, which is overrated.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Their initial encounter is soured by Oliver, who teaches literature at a university, calling his great great great great aunt’s oeuvre overrated and limited in scope.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
Ahmad noted that because Iowa players run such a comparable system, the 49ers have to guard against overrating them.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The New York Yankees are way overrated, the Boston Red Sox unproven while Toronto and Tampa Bay don’t seem like anything special.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Their initial encounter is soured by Oliver, who teaches literature at a university, calling his great great great great aunt’s oeuvre overrated and limited in scope.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
Ahmad noted that because Iowa players run such a comparable system, the 49ers have to guard against overrating them.
—Matt Barrows, New York Times, 22 May 2025
The New York Yankees are way overrated, the Boston Red Sox unproven while Toronto and Tampa Bay don’t seem like anything special.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
Verb
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However, cases like this have been reported in previous research, such as an earlier observation of snakes that overestimated their abilities to swallow young rabbits and died while trying to do so.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 July 2025
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A good many of them can feel like Hail Mary passes by a brand desperate for growth, or a way to take out a rival, or simply the result of one company overestimating its ability to turn around another.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Your input would be greatly appreciated. — CARING ABOUT HIM DEAR CARING: Continue to be gracious to Nicole.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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While a private jet is far faster than a train, many travelers are learning to appreciate a more relaxed trip with scenic views.—
John Kell,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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The global clean beauty market, valued at $8.25 billion in 2023 and projected to reach $21.29 billion by 2030 with a 14.8% compound annual growth rate, has become increasingly crowded with brands promising transparency.—
Sughnen Yongo,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Folks living in areas affected by flooding are grappling with the aftermath of water damage to their homes and vehicles, among their most expensive and valued possessions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Meanwhile, 46% of CFOs surveyed say the U.S. capital market is undervalued, and 41% say it’s overvalued.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Palantir , another Wall Street favorite known to be a high-risk, high-reward name, could also be overvalued as analysts see significant declines ahead of about 25%.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Even those who didn't know him well admired him for his dedication to the school and the team.—
Craig Shoup,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Another thing Berlanga cannot do is admire his power shots.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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