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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For anyone cooking in a smaller kitchen — or simply anyone who values easy cleanup — a lightweight plastic cutting board can be a more practical daily tool than a heavy wooden one.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The price was hefty, but this was a position that new head coach Klint Kubiak values more than most.—
Ted Nguyen,
New York Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ariana Grande appreciates a good hair accessory.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
18 Mar. 2026
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Of all people, Daines certainly appreciates the bigger political picture, having led Republicans’ Senate campaign committee during the 2024 cycle.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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As for his Henderson tribute, Ward naturally admires the Hall of Famer.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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In one scene, her character polishes and admires the ring, allowing viewers a closer look at the remarkable stone.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Los Angeles Unified respects the voices and courage of survivors of all forms of violence.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Their design retains the building’s original windows and structural character, respects the past while achieving optimal acoustic performance.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Overrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrates. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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