as in values
to place too high a value on
the contractors overestimated their ability to do the work on such short notice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of overestimates
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
Nora Gamez Torres, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overestimates
Verb
-
While the average person values their digital assets at nearly $200,000 according to our Bryn Mawr Trust 2024 Digital Assets Survey, fewer than 15% have an estate plan that covers them.—
Jamie Hopkins,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
-
But Lee also clearly values meeting collectors face-to-face.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
What often emerges from these operations is a community that appreciates accountability where genuine growth can take place.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
-
The founder of Gray Walker Interiors in Charlotte, North Carolina, appreciates this type of layout for many reasons.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Beyond Jobe’s coverage skills and physicality, the attribute Macdonald admires most is his work ethic.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
-
Learn from the past There are endless famous quotes on the benefits of a free and open market from the likes of Adam Smith, Milton Friedman, and Winston Churchill, but the one that stands out in my mind is from someone that everyone in Washington admires, Thomas Jefferson.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
But your audience respects honesty.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
-
In a statement Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Vi Lyles said the city respects the FTA and is ready to works with state and federal leaders on safety solutions.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Overestimates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overestimates. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share