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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 The program is expected to cover about half of the debt stock deemed ‌eligible. — Reuters, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026 Adding more songs to an album with a deluxe rerelease months later can either refuel the project’s commercial potential or weigh it down with leftovers once deemed inessential. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 In 2016, about 6,000 union members were deemed too essential to public health and safety to participate in the threatened walkout, news organization KPBS reported at the time. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 However, 12 out of 25 analysts deem the stock a buy or strong buy, while the remaining 13 deem it a hold, LSEG found. — Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 25 Sep. 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
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  • Even if the relationship isn’t fake, something about Bronwyn’s newfound fame (or, rather, adjacency to fame by way of Lisa Barlow) may have altered her brain chemistry into thinking this is a normal way to navigate and present a new relationship.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The mistake is thinking the key is the same thing as ownership.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of think
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  • Today, scientists believe these subterranean formations could offer a reliable solution to the clean energy transition’s biggest storage challenge.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Russia took a step toward that future in August, when three Ukrainian civilians outside a gas station in Zaporizhzhia were killed by a drone believed to have been fully guided by AI.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of believe
Verb
  • With a luxe crocodile-embossed suede upper and a slight heel that adds just enough height without weighing you down, these loafers deliver a high-end look—despite being considered orthopedic.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, a National School Choice Awareness Foundation survey found that 60 percent of parents have considered switching schools for their children, with many exploring models beyond traditional brick-and-mortar schools.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Natasha Kaneva, JPMorgan’s head of global commodities strategy, stopped trying to bother guessing.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Since Teresa was a dud, Chanel Ayan volunteers instead, confident that this guy won’t be able to guess someone from her village.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of guess
Verb
  • The clues that Swift’s ghost is leaving for Johnson still aren’t really hitting until Johnson’s character starts feeling the effects of the literal poison being fed to her in her coffee and wine and realizes this man may be bad.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
  • His new novel, Vigil, tells the story of an angel tasked with helping a billionaire feel a degree of remorse for his actions before crossing over.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • Before saying yes, imagine the ordinary version of the opportunity, not just the exciting announcement.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The 10-year-old who started The Cote News isn’t ready to stop seeing a blank page and imagining how to fill it with the right words, with stories, with humor and with heart.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of imagine

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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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