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
That said, Kimble was asked to scale back one scene with the creature — an attack on a solider in episode two that turned out so gory, Hawley deemed it too much for even FX.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The Pentagon placed Anthropic on a blacklist as a result, deeming it too dangerous for government use.
—Richard Hall, Time, 13 June 2026
Despite the highs, however, there were some low moments in the week — including a near run-in with Scooter Braun and an insult from a radio analyst who deemed Swift a fake Knicks fan.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Three adults have been displaced after a residential building was deemed uninhabitable following a fire Thursday in Aurora, according to the Aurora Fire Department.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
The Pentagon placed Anthropic on a blacklist as a result, deeming it too dangerous for government use.
—Richard Hall, Time, 13 June 2026
Despite the highs, however, there were some low moments in the week — including a near run-in with Scooter Braun and an insult from a radio analyst who deemed Swift a fake Knicks fan.
—Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Three adults have been displaced after a residential building was deemed uninhabitable following a fire Thursday in Aurora, according to the Aurora Fire Department.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 12 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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With half of the stadium decked out in highlighter-orange supporting the Dutch and the other half in royal blue supporting the Japanese, the chants and energy were felt from whistle to whistle from the 69,285 fans in attendance.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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When Kelli arrives to move into Shamea’s townhouse, the exchange is fraught with what feels like subliminal messages directed at Porsha.—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
15 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 22 Jun. 2026.
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