OVERPRICE Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

overprice

verb

Definition of overprice

as in to overestimate

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Recent Examples of overprice Conversely, a continual underperformance in revenue and operating income growth for Tapestry would strengthen the assertion that the stock is overpriced in relation to its competitors, yet might not revert soon. — Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026 The games were overpriced and some were played in half-empty stadiums, with large swathes of open seating obvious to the broadcast cameras. — Don Riddell, CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2025 While the debate over some IPOs being overpriced continues, experts say robust domestic liquidity is absorbing a large number IPOs, no matter the size. — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2025 The temptation to overprice is stronger. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for overprice

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But their newfound popularity also brought new attention to their limitations — several studies have shown that pulse oximeters overestimate blood oxygen levels when used on darker skin tones.

— Anil Oza, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
These substandard results may also overestimate preparedness.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of overestimate

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Analysts said the stock, after a huge surge following the success in a trial of its experimental cancer vaccine for melanoma, is now overvalued.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Despite the robust results, some analysts suggest BHP's share price, up 41% this year, may be overvalued.

— Tim Treadgold, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of overvalue

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Kellermeyer is one of a number of companies referenced in lawsuits filed in recent months that accuse funds managed by some of Wall Street’s biggest names of inflating their marks, often to increase their own payouts.

— Ellen DiMauro, semafor.com, 7 Oct. 2026
Patients lose out because the administrative bloat inflates the cost of medical care, while making costs less transparent and harder to contest.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of inflate

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