as in values
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 overestimates
Hopkins is, perhaps, the closest thing this story has to a Kornev—a principled outsider who ultimately overestimates the value of his own empathy and knowledge.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence.
—Lizzi C. Lee, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
However, the government’s official rate overestimates the value of the peso, which has been losing value dramatically in recent years.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
But that, to me, overestimates the show’s ubiquity.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Each side, in short, overestimates the other’s coherence.
—Lizzi C. Lee, Time, 17 Oct. 2025
Jo Brand squashes one of hers, David Baddiel tries to eat his, while Rose Matafeo and Ed Gamble rip theirs to shreds and Katy Wix overestimates the naturalism of holding a hard hat under one arm for an extended period of time.
—Matthew Jackson, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
However, the government’s official rate overestimates the value of the peso, which has been losing value dramatically in recent years.
—Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimates
Verb
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Maryland needs a regulatory system that aligns utility spending with the public interest — one that values transparency, consumer protection and meaningful accountability over corporate public relations.—
Michael Richard,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Apr. 2026
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Along with the obvious – good teammates, good workers – Underwood values trust.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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People move to mountain towns specifically for this purpose, to be part of an active community that appreciates the outdoor lifestyle.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
29 Mar. 2026
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No one appreciates both the responsibility and the potential that comes with this position more than me.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Gill Pratt admires a robot on the roof of the Ghibli Museum in Tokyo.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Seimetz clearly admires artists’ ability to find their moment.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The result is a balanced, high-fidelity listening experience that respects the character of each analog format.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Pushback from your 7th House of Partnership rewards diplomacy that respects both schedules and standards, especially if someone can’t seem to make a solid decision.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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