as in to appreciate
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
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Recent Examples of overestimate
Sometimes that’s totally wrong, because people are overestimating their kids or underestimating Joan Mitchell or whomever.
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
There are also concerns that the US may overestimate China’s capabilities, exacerbating nuclear proliferation.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The mistake is not overestimating Chinese power but instead imagining that power as a pile of platforms, rather than a system that has to survive first contact.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just be sure not to overestimate your fitness level—or your tolerance for volcanic heat and serious elevation gain.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
There are also concerns that the US may overestimate China’s capabilities, exacerbating nuclear proliferation.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The mistake is not overestimating Chinese power but instead imagining that power as a pile of platforms, rather than a system that has to survive first contact.
—Micah McCartney, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Just be sure not to overestimate your fitness level—or your tolerance for volcanic heat and serious elevation gain.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimate
Verb
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Libras can be superficial because the sign is ruled by Venus, which appreciates beauty, as Sarah calls Bonnie out for after her surgery.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
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Thyme is another plant that doesn't appreciate moisture or humidity.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The organization clearly values him.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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OpenAI, now valued at nearly $1 trillion following the success of ChatGPT, was established in 2015 as a charity dedicated to benefiting humanity.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
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The power of the audiences cannot be overrated, however.—
Shepherd Mpofu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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During a recent segment of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, the host, 51, discussed whether or not engagement rings are overrated, and if couples should turn to more practical alternatives.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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The stock market is at an all-time high and looks to me to be overvalued.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Brinkman asserted that at its current price of $361, the EV maker is hugely overvalued.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
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The city’s slow pace invites you to get lost in its picturesque streets, admire historic churches, sample regional food, and even jump into a pristine cenote without leaving town.—
Regina Zumarraga,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The piece is affectionate, admiring, and shamelessly tilted in his favor.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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America’s refusal dates back to the nineteen-nineties; considering this, the current Administration’s actions can be seen only as a shameful continuation of our country’s failure to respect human rights, even on its own soil.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Lloyd is respected around the league and is valued as a networker with many European connections, which was instrumental in the Wolves’ drafting of French center Joan Beringer last summer.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
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“Overestimate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimate. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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