as in minimizing
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we had underestimated her ability to raise the start-up money for her own design firm
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Recent Examples of underestimating
The new analysis was prompted by a city audit late last year that found officials have been underestimating San Diego’s infrastructure funding shortfall by about $1 billion by ignoring hundreds of minor maintenance needs.
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David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
If scientists have been underestimating the energy stored in flare ions, forecasts of space weather may need to be revised.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Another common issue is underestimating the internal resources required for smooth collaboration, such as having time for integration, providing the right data and so on.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
All that airborne guano is nature’s marine fertilizer, and scientists have been vastly underestimating how much seabird poop is actually fertilizing our oceans and coastlines.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Analyst Steven Sheeckutz said the market could be underestimating Madison Square Garden Sports, which could present a buying opportunity for investors.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Researcher Zach Goldberg found that Americans dramatically overestimate the number of unarmed Black men killed by police while underestimating white victims of police killings.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
One study of the effect found that it’s likely caused by people underestimating the duration of the first leg.
—Alex Mayyasi, HubSpot, 22 Aug. 2025
At least one Morgan isn’t underestimating the threat.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
If scientists have been underestimating the energy stored in flare ions, forecasts of space weather may need to be revised.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Another common issue is underestimating the internal resources required for smooth collaboration, such as having time for integration, providing the right data and so on.
—Marcin Nowak, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
All that airborne guano is nature’s marine fertilizer, and scientists have been vastly underestimating how much seabird poop is actually fertilizing our oceans and coastlines.
—Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Analyst Steven Sheeckutz said the market could be underestimating Madison Square Garden Sports, which could present a buying opportunity for investors.
—Brian Evans, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025
Researcher Zach Goldberg found that Americans dramatically overestimate the number of unarmed Black men killed by police while underestimating white victims of police killings.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
One study of the effect found that it’s likely caused by people underestimating the duration of the first leg.
—Alex Mayyasi, HubSpot, 22 Aug. 2025
At least one Morgan isn’t underestimating the threat.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for underestimating
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Like many of my favorite picks, these boots also utilize a wide toe box, minimizing blisters and maximizing comfort.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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This approach allows your team to learn and adapt, minimizing disruption for end users and ensuring a smoother transition.—
Rajat Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Despite these risks, even if the market is presently undervaluing Eli Lilly's stock due to Novo Nordisk's possible lead in the race for an oral weight-loss pill, the company's strong fundamentals and operational performance indicate ongoing substantial revenue growth.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Underestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/underestimating. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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