as in valuing
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 overestimating
Still, Strain thinks that Powell is overestimating the risk that the economy will weaken further and push unemployment higher.
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Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Without careful planning, there’s a real risk of overestimating participation rates or misallocating resources.
—Luis D’acosta, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sergei Markov, a former Putin spokesman, argues Trump might still help deliver a deal — but warns against overestimating the breakthrough.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
But investors may be overestimating the hit these companies will take due to this shift.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Without careful planning, there’s a real risk of overestimating participation rates or misallocating resources.
—Luis D’acosta, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Sergei Markov, a former Putin spokesman, argues Trump might still help deliver a deal — but warns against overestimating the breakthrough.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
But investors may be overestimating the hit these companies will take due to this shift.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimating
Verb
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Insurers increasingly focus on valuing and protecting intangibles—intellectual property, data, brand IP—rather than physical assets.—
Leslie Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That followed a $100 million round led by Tiger Global Management with and investors including Jeffrey Katzenberg’s WndrCo and Andreessen Horowitz, valuing the company at $1 billion.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
28 Aug. 2025
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Simply noticing and appreciating them can amplify their impact.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Bathth Hanging Bird Feeder and Bath With this bird feeder and bath set, you’re bound to spend a lot more time appreciating nature and less time scrolling on your phone.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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One of Lynne’s favorite stories is how their grandson took to admiring cars when their daughter’s family came to live with them during the pandemic.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The two shared a musical bond through SoundCloud, where both had been posting — and admiring — each other’s music.—
Michele Amabile Angermiller,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Sep. 2025
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Gil Pinto thanked Araghchi for Tehran's support and emphasized the importance of respecting Venezuela's sovereignty.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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In the meantime, the professional monetary class could get serious about respecting the pointer from Montesquieu.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Overestimating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimating. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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