DEEM Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deem

verb

ˈdēm

Definition of deem

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 Soccer destiny then deemed that her baby boy, who would become a star for Barcelona some 15 years later, was paired up with the Argentine who would become one of the greatest of all time. — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026 Hillary Clinton lost, of course, but internally our campaign was deemed a success. — Claire Stapleton, New Yorker, 18 July 2026 Finally, futures contracts can be deemed Section 1256 contracts. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 18 July 2026 The Cook Political Report deems the seat to be a solidly Republican district. — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for deem

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The Dodgers initially thought Ohtani would drain the knee on Sunday.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
In their report, the authors posit that the image, which until now had been thought to represent a warrior with a spear, is in fact a painting of Juun Ajaw, a central figure in Maya mythology best known from the Mayan sacred text the Popol Voh.

— Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of think

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Each side believes the land – and its past – belongs to them.

— Zeena Saifi, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
In addition to believing, plain and simple, that Shamea crossed the line with her Miss Diane tea, the newbies also seem frustrated by how much the feud is interfering with the group dynamic and the show’s levity.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 20 July 2026

Definition of believe

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Called the Georgia Power 100, these players are chosen primarily on their high school production track record, though college potential is considered.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 20 July 2026
On the other side, Bedard at one point considered an even shorter deal to maximize his earning potential.

— Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 19 July 2026

Definition of consider

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When a student misses twice, guesses rapidly, or reveals a misconception, StarSpark can interrupt the assignment, teach the relevant concept, provide additional practice, and then return the student to the original question.

— Ray Ravaglia, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Some of the other players guessed the palette was lip liner or foundation.

— Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of guess

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Residents say the effects are felt long after each strike ends.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Their shunning of the Spanish coronation, however, felt uniquely unappealing, a show of disrespect to the winners of the most high-profile sporting event in the world.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of feel

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Whether real or imagined, the stigma is there, making this particular crisis one that Taco Bell needs to address in full force.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
What comes next is going to be strange and, at times, controversial (imagine animal studies in this coming era).

— Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 17 July 2026

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