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
Assemblymember Dawn Addis, a Democrat representing the Central Coast, had co-introduced a divisive plan earlier this year to limit content taught about Israel and Palestine deemed antisemitic in high school ethnic studies courses.
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
It was deemed a success by both organizers and the mayor’s office.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Far from discredited, he was deemed to have acted honorably.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Rancho Santa Fe Patrol and the sheriff’s department responded and contacted the individual, who was deemed not to be a threat.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
It was deemed a success by both organizers and the mayor’s office.
—Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Far from discredited, he was deemed to have acted honorably.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 12 Sep. 2025
Rancho Santa Fe Patrol and the sheriff’s department responded and contacted the individual, who was deemed not to be a threat.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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But Antoni Gaudí, the Catalan architect who spent forty-three years working on the Sagrada Família, did not think that his work should compete with God’s, so the basilica will remain a few feet lower than the iconic peak of Montjuïc.—
D. T. Max,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Pür’s multitasking powder is infused with a host of skincare-grade ingredients to help blur and minimize texture—think retinol, lactic acid, and antioxidants.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
15 Sep. 2025
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Lerner believes that without smarter management, enterprises will face spiraling bills and strained infrastructure.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The governor said that the suspect is believed to have acted alone.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
12 Sep. 2025
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Technical reliability is a make-or-break factor when considering industrial integration.—
Peter Bendor-Samuel,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The will also states that priority should be given to luxury giant LVMH, L'Oreal, EssilorLuxottica or other groups, Reuters reported, adding that heirs should consider other fashion and luxury companies with which Armani's company has commercial ties for a sale.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me, so 2 points x2 = 4.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the early, character-developing scenes, the filmmaker throws in nightmarish visual and aural flourishes, leaving us guessing as to their meaning.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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After his low-effort performance, anchored by a gimmick that made the show feel like a telethon, viewers might be asking themselves the same thing.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 Sep. 2025
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Even moments meant to feel spontaneous are staged.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Looking Down On Earth From Orbit After nearly a year in orbit, Marshburn has gained a perspective few of us can imagine.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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In Bezos’ imagined future, Earth is reserved for living and vacationing, perhaps preserved indefinitely as a national park.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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