as in overestimates
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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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 -
However, the government’s official rate overestimates the value of the peso, which has been losing value dramatically in recent years.—
Nora Gamez Torres,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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Univision values its relationship with the president, too.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Middleton and McCollum, on the other hand, should help Keefe establish an offense that values making the extra pass and searching for the best possible shots.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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That means this fall’s Diet Coke run is a must-grab moment for flavor lovers, retro enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates a good soda throwback.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Verdict The Ninja CREAMI 7-in-1 is a great ice cream maker for anyone who appreciates a specialty recipe—or wants to bond with their family, for that matter.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Thunder, who everyone admires?—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The final tournament match is between Kauila, a teenager John admires for his steady gameplay, and Felix, a newcomer.—
Matt Negrin,
Rolling Stone,
20 Sep. 2025
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Love that respects the balance between intimacy and independence.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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Any actions the United States can take to reassure Beijing on this front respects China’s clear core interests and increases the likelihood of preserving the status quo for longer.—
David C. Kang,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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