as in overestimates
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025 -
Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.—
Matthew Jackson,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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Additional upside, the analyst noted, could come from Tesla's Optimus humanoid segment, which Perry values at over $30 billion.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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As a whole, Minnesota values the versatile forward.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
3 Mar. 2026
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The goal of any investor is to identify undervalued opportunities and get in before everyone else uncovers or appreciates that value.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Mar. 2026
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The play may be the thing, but for anyone who admires the work of Riz Ahmed, the whatever Riz Ahmed is doing next is the real thing.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
24 Feb. 2026
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Kings coach Doug Christie admires and appreciates DeRozan’s professionalism.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Whatever your status, seek fairness that respects both voices and leaves room for change.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2026
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But in order to achieve that, Iran needs not a new dictatorship but self-determination and a pluralist government that respects basic rights.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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