as in overestimating
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Last year, Hayward officials made some significant miscalculations in the city’s budget — overestimating revenue, underestimating expenses and making a sizable purchase of a movie theater downtown that drained $31 million from the city’s reserves, according to city officials.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025 -
Experts caution against overestimating tariffs’ deficit-busting powers.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Both women opted for medroxyprogesterone (a type of birth control injection) called Depo-Provera, owned by Pfizer, valuing the convenience of no periods and a quick doctor's visit every three months.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Which set of numbers to use when valuing the company is up to you.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
23 Sep. 2025
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But rather than appreciating the extra game, a number of fans have balked at the additional football.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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While the players are excited about the new look, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel remains focused on the NFL season, appreciating the uniform’s unique shade but prioritizing team performance.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Respectfully engaging and respecting one another, too.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
26 Sep. 2025
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Evans declined to speak with The Star, citing concerns about respecting a survivor’s privacy.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 Sep. 2025
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Later that year, Gilbert attended Westheimer’s 96th birthday in Manhattan, admiring a room filled with her friend’s closest connections, spanning in age.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
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From Lucerne’s Old Town, cross the 14th-century chapel bridge, Europe’s oldest wooden covered bridge, admiring the iconic water tower along the way.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Overrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrating. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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