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 venue personnel deem any person to be a threat, or otherwise unfit, in their sole discretion, he or she will not be permitted access and shall forfeit the prize.
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AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The raves, deemed more inclusive than clubs, have become prominent among the younger generation, who have railed against Nigeria’s conservative society.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
James immediately grabbed at his left elbow – as officials deemed there wasn’t a foul on the play – and remained out of action as Denver guard Julian Strawther earned a trip to the free-throw line at the other end before Lakers coach JJ Redick could sub James out of the game.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The federal government has not deemed the council a terrorist organization.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The raves, deemed more inclusive than clubs, have become prominent among the younger generation, who have railed against Nigeria’s conservative society.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
James immediately grabbed at his left elbow – as officials deemed there wasn’t a foul on the play – and remained out of action as Denver guard Julian Strawther earned a trip to the free-throw line at the other end before Lakers coach JJ Redick could sub James out of the game.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
The federal government has not deemed the council a terrorist organization.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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In some regions, that means the actual sea level could be several meters higher, meaning millions more people are at risk of inundation than previously thought.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Now, the speaker of the House thinks that bill went too far.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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The Indigenous Māori people once believed the boulders were gourds that washed ashore from an ancient canoe wreck, but the science behind it is just as interesting as the legend.—
Madeline Bilis,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Asbille's character reportedly died of cancer, which is believed to be connected to a toxic waste dump located near a mine on the Broken Rock Reservation.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Washington Post reported Wednesday that ICE is considering a plan to close it.—
Morgan Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Before heading to checkout, be sure to consider the roomy Aria Faux Suede Shoulder Bag.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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Under your careful eye, progress gets measured, not guessed.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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For years now, there has been a lot of waiting, guessing and surely in-house prevaricating about who will be the next James Bond.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
5 Mar. 2026
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Your careful eye helps each person feel seen and respected.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Plowden made his presence felt early, exploding to the basket for a dunk before hitting a 3-pointer later in the first quarter.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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But imagine a good cheeseburger, stripped down to its essential elements in raw form.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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In defeat, White Southerners cast themselves in the role of Christ, imagining their suffering as redemptive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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