as in to estimate
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
the house is valuated at six million dollars, pending an official assessment
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Recent Examples of valuate
In 2024, the Dolphins alone were valuated at more than $7.5 billion.
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David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Valuing the effort that went into it, valuating the resources and the time and the energy.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Convertible notes give investors a chance to secure proportionally more stock — and thus company voting rights — per dollar than those who invest after the company is valuated.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
The university told athletics employees in March 2023 that the firm, which specializes in cases of discrimination and harassment, merely was valuating the department’s culture ahead of its move to the Big Ten Conference.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In contrast, valuating models in terms of business metrics hinges on incorporating business factors.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This program is being valuated by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, according to the project manager.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 9 May 2023
That approach makes sense, temporarily anyway, in the current era of rookie contracts that are valuated and slotted off the NFL draft order.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2023
David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
Valuing the effort that went into it, valuating the resources and the time and the energy.
—Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Sep. 2025
Convertible notes give investors a chance to secure proportionally more stock — and thus company voting rights — per dollar than those who invest after the company is valuated.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 4 July 2025
The university told athletics employees in March 2023 that the firm, which specializes in cases of discrimination and harassment, merely was valuating the department’s culture ahead of its move to the Big Ten Conference.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
In contrast, valuating models in terms of business metrics hinges on incorporating business factors.
—Eric Siegel, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
This program is being valuated by the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, according to the project manager.
—Asher Notheis, Washington Examiner, 9 May 2023
That approach makes sense, temporarily anyway, in the current era of rookie contracts that are valuated and slotted off the NFL draft order.
—Nate Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for valuate
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Jasper Johns’s Figure 2, 1955, and Alley Oop, 1958, both sold below their estimates of $10 million and $6 million, respectively, as did Roy Lichtenstein’s Voodoo Lily, 1961, estimated at $6 million.—
Julie Brener Davich,
ARTnews.com,
19 May 2026
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Morgan Stanley analysts have estimated generative AI could reduce film and TV production costs by as much as 30 percent.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2026
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Many factors go into how a player is valued.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Online fast-fashion retailer Shein is said to be acquiring Everlane, the apparel brand known for its sustainability ethos, in a deal valuing the company at $100 million, according to information shared by Reuters.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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When concerning online activity is flagged by the system, schools follow established processes to assess the situation, provide appropriate support, and involve families.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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On the other, some homes were assessed only for soot and ash.—
Aarne Heikkila,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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The downtown lot just west of the Fox River has been appraised at $340,000, per the city, and received only one formal plan from a developer.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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Indeed, a critical eye is especially important when appraising any deal announced.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
7 May 2026
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In addition, Skyborne will provide operator and maintainer training so that US and allied personnel can safely use, support, and evaluate the systems in the field.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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An independent judges panel evaluates applicants on strategy, execution, corporate culture, and governance or financial performance.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Valuate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/valuate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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