overrating

verb

present participle of overrate
as in overestimating
to place too high a value on I think the critics seriously overrated that movie

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrating
  1. overestimating
  2. valuing
  3. appreciating
  4. overvaluing
  5. respecting
Verb
  • Many investors bought into the tech sector after enormous gains had already happened, ignoring valuations and overestimating their risk tolerance until volatility showed up in their portfolio, Hickle said.
    — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 21 July 2026
  • But plenty of academics believe that Brynjolfsson is still overestimating AI’s impact.
    — Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 29 June 2026
Definition of overestimating
Verb
  • Nurturing Corporate Taste and valuing employees are key to maintaining this unique advantage.
    — Nisha Talagala, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The incident cost the state roughly $4,750, with investigators valuing the dead fish at $1,470.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of valuing
Verb
  • Others passed on voluntary benefits without fully appreciating their value.
    — Orla Nixon, Fortune, 29 July 2026
  • For many holders, paying with Bitcoin still feels less like using money and more like selling an appreciating asset.
    — Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of appreciating
Verb
  • Plus Specs A little context is required to avoid overvaluing the Honor Watch 6 Plus’s staying power, though.
    — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • The Muddy Waters report also alleges that SoFi has been assigning the wrong discount rate to its student loan portfolio—essentially overvaluing it—as well as understating its exposure to loans in default.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Definition of overvaluing
Verb
  • For brands, understanding this complexity is paramount; success requires authentic engagement, respecting the plant's deep legacy, and building genuine community trust.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Organizations and officials across the continent have vied to find a balance between respecting freedom of speech and protecting their democracies, including the Venice Biennale’s controversial decision to allow Russia to participate.
    — Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of respecting
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