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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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.
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Authorities believe the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
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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.
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Rigid gendered rules mean only those born to Parsi fathers are considered part of the community.
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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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The relaxed silhouette has the same easygoing feel, and the floral print adds personality without feeling unwearable.
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The watershed decision triggered a period of political instability and economic upheaval that is still being felt a decade later.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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