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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Jenkins values the supportive environment, the beauty of nature and the ability to serve without feeling isolated.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The deal values Terns at $53 per share, or a 6% premium to its Tuesday closing price.—
Adam Feuerstein,
STAT,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Green beans are low maintenance and highly productive — the kind of straightforward, dependable performer any methodical planner appreciates.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Chaffin appreciates his free time, too.—
Mark Davis,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Academy clearly admires artists who specialize in onscreen terror.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
17 Mar. 2026
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The hypocrite pretends to be good because the hypocrite believes that society admires good and condemns wrong.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Cherdsak Utha-aroon, Akara Resources’ general manager for sustainability, who was present at the hearing, told The Associated Press afterward that the company respects the court’s ruling and that its legal team will discuss the next steps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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