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
But plenty of love and care needs to go into this crust for it to be deemed worthy.
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Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Though he was deemed available for the wild card series against the Reds, Smith did not end up playing.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
He was ultimately deemed not guilty by reason of insanity, but was forced to spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital before dying of respiratory failure at the age of 77 in 1984.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The experiment was deemed successful, and by 1910, the police sisters began to be employed in other cities, such as Gothenburg.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Though he was deemed available for the wild card series against the Reds, Smith did not end up playing.
—Shaun McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
He was ultimately deemed not guilty by reason of insanity, but was forced to spend the rest of his life in a mental hospital before dying of respiratory failure at the age of 77 in 1984.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The experiment was deemed successful, and by 1910, the police sisters began to be employed in other cities, such as Gothenburg.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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The hairs on the back of the neck still stand up now when thinking of the post-match celebrations after David Seaman’s penalty save dumped out Spain in the quarter-finals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Because nothing lifts your spirits like discovering somebody on the other side of the world who thinks like you — or, even better, sees things in an entirely different way.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
7 Oct. 2025
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Nearly every poll taken during the past six months has shown that a significant majority of Democrats believe that the United States should stop providing economic and military support for Israel.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
3 Oct. 2025
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Experts believe China’s role in tackling climate change is decisive.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Oct. 2025
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Front Office Sports reported Friday that Stars ownership is considering a site in Plano, Texas, approximately 20 miles from Dallas.—
Rob Rossi,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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In traditional Chinese medicine, this spice is considered to have antiseptic and digestive benefits.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Leading up to the release of Showgirl, Swift kept fans guessing about the project through a number of methods.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Despite advances in technology, some people still believe myths about guessing the baby’s gender during pregnancy.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Wentland attended both of Alverno’s information sessions about the sale but left feeling her concerns weren’t addressed.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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There’s not many teams that can put four guys that don’t start into the game [on the offensive line] and feel confident about going and winning a game, especially on the road.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Oct. 2025
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Economist Pierre Azoulay and colleagues recently imagined an alternative history where NIH was 40% smaller and dispersed less money – a budget akin to current federal proposals.—
Ryan Summers,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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If people’s lives become intertwined after just a few months, imagine after 19 years together.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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