as in to minimize
to place too low a value on
we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimate
There’s a very good chance AI means quality of life increases for everyone on the planet, but don’t underestimate humanity’s ability to find something to do, and to invent new things to value.
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The bromide invites teachers to underestimate their students.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Bad River and environmental groups have filed a state lawsuit seeking to halt the work, arguing regulators have underestimated the damage the reroute construction will cause.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The size of these achievements should not be underestimated.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The bromide invites teachers to underestimate their students.
—Steven F. Wilson, The Atlantic, 24 Apr. 2026
The Bad River and environmental groups have filed a state lawsuit seeking to halt the work, arguing regulators have underestimated the damage the reroute construction will cause.
—CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
The size of these achievements should not be underestimated.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimate
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Additionally, with machines at an elevated height, transferring clothes becomes much easier, minimizing the need to bend over frequently.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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MacRumors thinks this could end up reducing the thickness of the iPhone’s display stack while improving brightness and minimizing power use.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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And if you’re drawn to contemporary art, don’t overlook The Henry Art Gallery, a smaller museum that’s often underrated.—
Lauren Schuster,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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For something smaller and often underrated, the Henry Art Gallery focuses on contemporary art.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Apr. 2026
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Because New York's antiquated property tax system dramatically undervalues co-ops and condos, experts said the city will have to come up with a new system for valuing high-end second homes.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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For most of their history, the Panthers have gotten by with mediocre safeties, undervaluing a position that can be manned by a real game-changer.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Underestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimate. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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