VALUING Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

valuing

verb

present participle of value

as in treasuring

to hold dear a nation that values individualism and self-reliance

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as in estimating

to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding values his stocks at $150,000 or thereabouts

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Recent Examples of valuing Lorne Michaels took a liking to him (while disliking his predecessor) and took him under his wing, valuing his creative sense by asking for his feedback on writer packages and taking him to auditions. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2026 The company’s latest funding round reportedly raised $10 billion, valuing the firm at $140 billion—helping Bezos’s net worth soar to $365 billion. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026 RedBird also recently inked a deal acquiring control of Puck, valuing the media start-up at $250 million. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026 The principles of believing in yourself, valuing family and friendship, and loving reading carried from season to season. — Ashley Montgomery, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 RedBird Capital Partners has completed its deal to become the lead investor in the digital media company Puck, valuing the enterprise at $250 million. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026 Unrivaled is preparing to enter its third season next year, having recently completed a Series C funding round valuing the league at $650 million. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Critically, the low revenue is far from keeping pace with how investors are valuing the Chinese startups. — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026 The head coach wanted to keep the forward around rather than loaning him out, valuing his versatility. — Andy Jones, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

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Luria argues the market is still not appreciating the sustainability of Micron's earnings growth.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
Neon has gotten over the hurdle of critics appreciating their high profile acquisition.

— Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of appreciating

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All of this is why James is estimating the tally to restore the carousel will top $3 million or $4 million.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Every 2026 Sienna uses a hybrid powertrain, with Toyota estimating up to 36 mpg combined with front-wheel drive and 35 mpg with all-wheel drive.

— Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026

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The team’s brightest moment comes when Olivia realizes that Daisy has incorporated her unique personality traits, like praying repetitiously and loving the musical Annie.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2026
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— Mickey Williams, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of loving

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Argentina’s new Agency for Citizenship by Investment Programs will be the government office in charge of assessing applications for the new passport scheme.

— Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The airline said crews were assessing the aircraft and customers were being accommodated.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of assessing

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The Sox even invoked images of Little League players enjoying some postgame ice cream with their buddies at the local Dairy Queen.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026
The couple was also photographed holding hands last week, enjoying their first outing together since their return.

— Lou Gomis, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoying

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The study found that 93 percent of shippers consider AI important, very important or critical when evaluating a 3PL.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Nothing the model outputs should be able to talk its way past this layer, because the action layer is not reading the model’s output but evaluating the call itself.

— Alex Salazar, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of evaluating

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Clinton’s public favorability is middling at best, rating well below Sanders, the closest thing to a genuinely popular Democrat.

— Joe Hagan, Vanity Fair, 30 Sep. 2026
The stock is also well-liked on Wall Street, with 14 out of 25 analysts rating it a buy or strong buy, according to LSEG.

— Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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