VALUING Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

valuing

verb

present participle of value

as in treasuring

to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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as in estimating

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

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Recent Examples of valuing The offer was submitted earlier this month and includes roughly $50 billion in committed bank financing, valuing PayPal at a 28% premium to its closing share price on Tuesday, according to Reuters. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 15 July 2026 Bezos is seeking a $10 billion investment in the company, valuing it at $130 billion. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026 The era of free professional advice is evolving, marking a new approach to valuing expertise. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 However, the Clippers are valuing youth, depth and future draft assets after mortgaging so much of that for the Leonard-George pairing. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 30 June 2026 Retail buyers chasing Musk’s dream of data centers in space and an eventual Mars settlement pushed the stock to about $225 on June 16, briefly valuing the company close to $2 trillion. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The following year, Anysphere raised $60 million in a Series A round valuing the company at $400 million. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 17 June 2026

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Intellectual property assets – like patents, trademarks and other types of intangible property – have been appreciating at a much faster pace than physical investments in recent years.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Here are Neill’s highlights, all worth rewatching for the sake of better appreciating a sophisticated presence often on the sidelines.

— Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of appreciating

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If a contract is trading at 70 cents, for example, the market is estimating a roughly 70% chance the event will happen, according to Sports Illustrated.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Those with humanitarian statuses such as refugees and people granted asylum are no longer eligible, with the state department of social services estimating that 72,000 Californians will lose their benefits.

— Lizzie Kane July 11, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026

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On Saturday, while wearing a crisp, new black Portland Trail Blazers polo shirt, Morant talked of fresh starts, a rejuvenated and nature-loving version of himself and the desire to change narratives.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 12 July 2026
The heat-loving parasite infects the bowels and spreads through feces.

— Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

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On his university webpage, Carpenter wrote that his research in marine conservation biology centered on assessing the extinction risks to fish species and plants.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Eike Schmidt, a former director of the Uffizi Galleries, is reportedly among those who have complained to UNESCO, which is now assessing whether the development is compatible with Florence’s World Heritage status.

— George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of assessing

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota said Monday that passing the bill would be a fitting way to honor Graham but stopped short of committing to bringing it to the floor, saying leaders were still evaluating a path forward.

— Nik Popli, Time, 14 July 2026
Pacino, who studied method acting under Strasberg, will lead a jury of actors and filmmakers, evaluating independent films and performances for the 10th edition of the festival.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 July 2026

Definition of evaluating

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Reviewers have tested them out while climbing, running, and camping in 95-degree weather, rating them five stars for all the above.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Wall Street is largely bullish on McDonald’s, with 20 out of 36 analysts rating it a buy or strong buy.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Definition of rating

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