as in overestimating
to place too high a value on
I think the critics seriously overrated that movie
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overrating
Verb
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However, this optimism could promote overestimating things.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025 -
The new study could be overestimating tramadol’s benefits, Jakobsen said.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But Warner’s leaders argue that Paramount is not fully valuing its assets.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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Oura has been making headlines for months, most recently with its massive $900 million funding round, valuing the wearables giant at $11 billion.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our expert, Tom Gideon, gave them a great review, appreciating their comfortable fit and bright sound.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Everybody’s appreciating it for its filmic quality.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Another common mistake is overvaluing volume.—
Arnold Sotelo,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kittens also learn important behaviors—such as grooming, using the litter-box, and respecting play boundaries—more naturally from one another than from humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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When asked about the state of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Vance said both sides are largely respecting the terms of the agreement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Someone remembers him admiring her dachshunds.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Minnesota’s star guard spent the immediate aftermath of his team’s elimination admiring Oklahoma City’s defensive connectivity.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Overrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/overrating. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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