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
Continue reading … STAND UP – Liberal comedian tells Stacey Abrams 'civility is overrated' against MAGA right.
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Quanta spoke to Heule about the difference between machine and human reasoning, how SAT’s simplicity is its secret weapon, and why understanding is overrated in mathematics.
—Quanta Magazine, 10 Nov. 2025
Both the Aggies and Fighting Irish ended up being overrated, but a win like that is still a big win.
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
Steve Sarkisian is overrated and always has been.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrate
Verb
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Yet there is a danger that Washington may be overestimating its position.—
Nina Srinivasan Rathbun,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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Traditionally, host nations benefit from sports events, although impacts are often overestimated.—
Frédéric Dimanche,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Fans of the Toasted Coconut cake appreciate the coconut flakes scattered throughout the cake and frosting, and anyone who loves a good cream cheese frosting will be obsessed with the topping.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
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Your absence will not be noticed in the growth of fans who appreciate the NFL’s broader appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Pitchbook’s Zabelin said the company is valued at more than $10 billion, adding that Mercor and its competitors’ high values show investors think services like human feedback and expert testing of AI models are becoming a permanent and essential part of how AI systems are built and improved.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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With this operation, the brand is now valued at 11 billion euros.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Kaegi initially overvalued similar properties in Chicago the next year, but appeals brought them closer to their true sale price.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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If a stock is selling off on heavy volume, the shareholder base more broadly believes the stock is indeed overvalued.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 Feb. 2026
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Danny Schmitt of Batavia admired the artist’s work on Saturday.—
David Sharos,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Jefferson is also a great place to go antiquing, check out quirky museums, admire beautiful historic homes, and relax with a drink at your hotel—just keep an eye out for ghosts on the stairwell.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Overrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrate. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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