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
Instead, a one-on-one cook-off is set up between the contestant deemed to be the Most Valuable Chef (MVC) and another contestant that the MVC strategically chooses to go up against.
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Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Once the building was deemed safe, fire crews cleared the scene and left it in the hands of school officials.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
President Trump had invoked the 18-century wartime law to quickly deport foreigners deemed a threat to the U.S.
The Supreme Court said the government didn't give people at a detention center in Texas enough time to argue against their deportations.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 16 May 2025
According to officials, both homes were deemed uninhabitable.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2025
Once the building was deemed safe, fire crews cleared the scene and left it in the hands of school officials.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 May 2025
President Trump had invoked the 18-century wartime law to quickly deport foreigners deemed a threat to the U.S.
The Supreme Court said the government didn't give people at a detention center in Texas enough time to argue against their deportations.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 16 May 2025
According to officials, both homes were deemed uninhabitable.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Here’s a look at the cast, then and now Maggie (Missy Peregrym) and Isobel, who was initially thought dead in the explosion that killed Reynolds, both overhear Keene plotting with another Forefront mole, Special Agent Wabash.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
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In addition, just over half of respondents (53%) think state government should reallocate existing funds and revenue sources to support public transportation.—
Jack Lavin,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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Scientists believe studying these extremophiles could revolutionize life sciences, bioengineering, and space exploration.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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According to sources, who wanted to remain anonymous to protect relationships, the money is most likely to be invested in improving the women’s training facilities at Cobham, which many behind the scenes believe have fallen behind those offered by WSL rivals.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Dolton police did not respond to requests for information about the block but Trustee Belcher said the area was considered the rougher part of the village.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Barker Woods is now considered an old-growth forest, based on the age of the trees, but they were planted by the Barker family on acreage that was once farmland.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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En route, Ellie tries to guess what the surprise might be, but comes up snake eyes.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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The Fever deployed three starting lineups in the preseason, but no one would have guessed that had Saturday been someone’s first time watching the 2025 team.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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To that end, the district’s creative community felt the time was right to expand the celebration with a new monthlong entertainment event.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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If you’re retired, those market swings can feel even more personal.—
Andrew Rosen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Xu began to imagine what this might mean for people with cancer if histotripsy activates the human immune system in a similar way.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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The easiest life to imagine was the life of the man who ran the ferry.—
Patricia Lockwood,
New Yorker,
18 May 2025
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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