as in overestimates
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrates
Verb
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Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026 -
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Jenkins values the supportive environment, the beauty of nature and the ability to serve without feeling isolated.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The deal values Terns at $53 per share, or a 6% premium to its Tuesday closing price.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
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Cherdsak Utha-aroon, Akara Resources’ general manager for sustainability, who was present at the hearing, told The Associated Press afterward that the company respects the court’s ruling and that its legal team will discuss the next steps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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