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
Apparently, cars from countries like China, Russia, and others were deemed to pose a risk to US security.
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New Atlas,
4 July 2026
This decision is deemed reckless, especially with games in Philadelphia and New Jersey facing near 100-degree temperatures.
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Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Teams are clearing right-of-way storm damage and are coordinating with ComEd as power is restored so that more work areas are deemed safe for clean-up, Aurora officials said.
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Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2026
Now corporate America is more likely to stay silent on anything deemed risky—even, in some cases, celebrating our nation’s founding.
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Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for deem
New Atlas,
4 July 2026
This decision is deemed reckless, especially with games in Philadelphia and New Jersey facing near 100-degree temperatures.
—
Ian Nicholas Quillen,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
Teams are clearing right-of-way storm damage and are coordinating with ComEd as power is restored so that more work areas are deemed safe for clean-up, Aurora officials said.
—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
4 July 2026
Now corporate America is more likely to stay silent on anything deemed risky—even, in some cases, celebrating our nation’s founding.
—
Annie Joy Williams,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Everybody thought this match was going to be a walk in the park.
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There was at least one person who thought to protest over the situation.
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One ring found Thursday was engraved with characters believed to be Bhrami script, an ancient Indian writing system.
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In the Darnytskyi district, several multistory buildings were damaged and people were believed to be buried in the rubble.
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And on bikes no-one sane would ever consider banging around a racetrack on.
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The Teller's wedding no-show still comes a surprise, considering Keleigh has been friends with Taylor for well over a decade.
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Peter, Anton and Marian Stastny, Quebec Nordiques, 1980-89 Even someone who barely knows a puck from a duck could guess Wayne Gretzky led the NHL in scoring for the 1980s.
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Competitive Wordle Score The Wordle Bot gets 1 point for guessing in three and 1 for beating me.
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Either way, for a community facing such deep loss, the space felt to Dondi like a warm blanket.
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On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt.
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Designers have already sketched their answers for WWD, imagining everything from grand couture ballgowns to more unexpected takes on the singer’s bridal era.
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Whatever juju, imagined or self-made, permeating throughout the Braves’ roster over the last few weeks was exorcised Wednesday.
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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