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
Miranda said there were two recent incidents that drew scrutiny, which both involved dogs deemed a danger to others who were euthanized.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
How to Use the 1-3-5 Rule to Declutter Remember, something deemed medium by others might feel small to you and vice versa.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
While Saba has historically spurred positive changes in some CEFs, this specific proposal was deemed overreaching.
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Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Each year, Congress apportions funds to individual institutes within NIH based on what lawmakers deem most critical to the public.
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Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deem
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
How to Use the 1-3-5 Rule to Declutter Remember, something deemed medium by others might feel small to you and vice versa.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 June 2026
While Saba has historically spurred positive changes in some CEFs, this specific proposal was deemed overreaching.
—
Michael Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Each year, Congress apportions funds to individual institutes within NIH based on what lawmakers deem most critical to the public.
—
Lisa Jarvis,
Mercury News,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for deem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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But in thinking about all these different groups, Krieger said a battery storage system may be a type of technology that everyone can get behind.
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But Nouel believes these video trends and online and in-person forums for women are helping to change that.
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Police said, according to WBNS, that there was a history of domestic violence in the relationship, and it is believed to be the cause of Creech's death.
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Aid groups consider the first 48 to 72 hours after a disaster to be the most critical window for finding survivors, though access to food and water can extend that period.
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Should Portugal have rested Ronaldo against Colombia, considering Portugal entered Saturday’s match already assured of advancing to the knockout stage?
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The convention will feature panels focused on creativity, all-ages karaoke and anime-adjacent games such as trivia and guessing contests.
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The Bot gets 2 for guessing in two and 1 for beating me.
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Its faith that people can rebuild their lives and start over feels almost radical today.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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The show’s dramatic romance and journey of self-growth seems to fit in line with something Austen would’ve imagined for her characters.
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Surprisingly, buyers' favorite colors this year go beyond plain white, with certain hues helping rooms feel larger, calmer, and easier to imagine living in.
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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