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 If Cruz’s support scatters across two films, neither performance may crack the top five and if concentrated on one, she could be deemed far safer. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 The jury can also convict Clancy of lesser charges — second-degree murder or manslaughter — or deem her not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 Estonian company Bolt, for example, allows drivers to use car models that Uber deemed too old, while InDrive allows both passenger and driver to haggle over prices. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The brothers were previously indicted in Romania on charges of human trafficking, but in late 2024 the Bucharest court of appeals sent the case back to prosecutors after deeming some evidence inadmissible. — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 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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  • The work could also help researchers study other materials where strong electron interactions are thought to play a role, including high-temperature superconductors.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
  • There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.
    — Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of think
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  • By the time Wade was making his decision, league sources said, there was an inkling that the Sixers’ pursuit of Brown had become serious enough that those involved believed there was a legitimate chance a deal could happen.
    — Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Perhaps some voters will decide not to vote, believing the election is a fait accompli.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of believe
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  • If Caballero continues struggling, the Yankees have to at least consider whether Volpe can fill a utility role.
    — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
  • And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.
    — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of consider
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  • Tom Even non-football fans can probably guess who this one is about.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of guessing the right prompt keywords, a user can simply instruct the model to track the camera left, soften the lighting or maintain a character's expression across different scenes.
    — Coco Mao, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of guess
Verb
  • And while the Lanterns are sort of wrong about the latter (more on that to follow), the jump to the former conclusion feels a tad out of the blue.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
  • For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.
    — Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of feel
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  • And the remarkable part of this entire sequence is that at least two characters are actively imagining uses for the box that will compromise the experiment.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
  • One can only imagine what that iPad has looked like in the past few days.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 9 Sep. 2026.

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