deem

verb

ˈdēm How to pronounce deem (audio)
Definition of deemnext
as in to think
to have as an opinion I deem it fitting that we mark this solemn occasion with a day of prayer and thanksgiving

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Recent Examples of deem Needless to say a lot of food was deemed spoiled and had to be thrown out. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 6 Nov. 2026 Eidevall and his co-captains deemed that outcome critical to the 1-0 defeat, which denied San Diego a homefield berth in the semifinals. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 In the House, 228 pro-crypto candidates have been elected versus 106 the group deems anti crypto. — Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026 Platinum group metals, which account for roughly a third of exports to the US, already enter duty free because they are deemed important to the economy. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
  1. think
  2. believe
  3. consider
  4. guess
  5. feel
  6. imagine
Verb
  • Portavadie, Argyll Situated on the banks of Loch Fyne on Scotland’s west coast, Portavadie is home to what is thought to be the biggest heated outdoor infinity pool in the country, said Rachel Dixon in The Guardian.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Roughly nine in 10 voters nationally say government corruption is a major factor in their vote, about the same as the cost of living, and about six in 10 voters think the president puts his own personal interests over the country.
    — S.E. Jenkins, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of think
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  • At its heart is a figure shaped like a mountain which is believed to be the god Yúcahu.
    — James Rampton, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Investigators believe Suarez, 28, was likely the victim of a random attack when she was stabbed in the neck on a bike trail along the Shore Parkway Greenway promenade off the Belt Parkway near Canton Ave.
    — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of believe
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  • While Casher often credited Thomas Organ’s Brad Plunkett as the engineer of the device, the wah-wah pedal was considered Casher’s brainchild.
    — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Nov. 2026
  • That distinction matters for companies considering multi-agent systems.
    — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of consider
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  • Nothing is imminent, and OConnell has kept her plans close to the vest, leaving Hollywood guessing about what the new structure would look like.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Learning to read that data is what separates guessing from strategy.
    — Tonia Ryan, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of guess
Verb
  • But the Rams’ star edge rusher was feeling anything but blue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Leading the team in tackles with seven, Williams’ impact was felt in all four quarters, as his three tackles for loss puts him at 14 for the season, extending his lead across the entire NFL.
    — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Brown's career started as well as anyone could have imagined, as the former sixth-round-pick from Central Michigan went from fighting to earn a roster spot to becoming one of the most prolific wide receivers in Pittsburgh franchise history.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • That gives you the basic shape of Andromeda — not the easiest constellation to imagine as a mythological princess, but a useful chain of stars to learn.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of imagine

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