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
The majors are cracking down on behavior this year — the Masters was the first to use the policy — and the USGA deemed it serious enough to skip the warning and go straight to the harsh two-shot penalty.
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Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Last month, the NCAA, the governing body for college sports in the United States, deemed that Sorsby was ineligible to play in the upcoming season.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Nine months after two Tarrant County school districts sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the release of records that were previously deemed public, the lawsuits are still pending, with no resolution in sight.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.
—Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026
Last month, the NCAA, the governing body for college sports in the United States, deemed that Sorsby was ineligible to play in the upcoming season.
—Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
Nine months after two Tarrant County school districts sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to block the release of records that were previously deemed public, the lawsuits are still pending, with no resolution in sight.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 June 2026
In 2023 the agency documented signs of stress in sloths during public encounters, improper handling of a juvenile kangaroo and environmental conditions deemed unsuitable for a sloth’s care.
—Katie Surma, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Iran is thought to have 972 pounds of uranium that is enriched up to 60% purity, according to the IAEA.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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In the top of the first inning, Rangers catcher Elias Diaz pointed at first base thinking there would be a first-base umpire, when the umpire was in the middle of the diamond.—
Cal Phillips
June 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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Authorities believe the fire was caused by a lightning strike.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is reportedly considering stepping down and could announce a timetable for his departure as early as Monday, according to a report published Saturday.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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Rigid gendered rules mean only those born to Parsi fathers are considered part of the community.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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And guess what's going to end up happening?—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Ujal Thakor was first to the buzzer, incorrectly guessing Tennessee.—
Louis Peitzman,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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The watershed decision triggered a period of political instability and economic upheaval that is still being felt a decade later.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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My friend Cody Two Bears did not need to imagine.—
Cody Two Bears,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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When her father’s time appeared to be at hand a few days ago, Felicia Parazaider imagined him being reunited with Terry Kath in the afterlife soon.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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