deem

verb

ˈdēm How to pronounce deem (audio)
Definition of deemnext
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 Regarding new arrivals, Rodri is ruled out for Sunday's match, training individually, but Joao Cancelo is deemed ready and could feature against Elche, with Flick highlighting his fantastic technique and offensive prowess. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 The agency has deemed its original sample-return architecture too expensive and is currently investigating other options. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Also, even internally detention facility operators are not required to track data on how many grievance complaints are deemed to be founded, how the issue was resolved, or if it was challenged, whether the initial rejection was overturned. — Vanessa Romo, NPR, 20 Aug. 2026 Its name was inspired by the New York hotel, deemed venerable enough to give the new outfit some heft, and its first swing at a leveraged buyout was for Chi-Chi’s, the Mexican restaurant chain, in 1987. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
  1. think
  2. believe
  3. consider
  4. guess
  5. feel
  6. imagine
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  • Beyond the rooms, the hotel offers experiences that turn a stay into a real adventure; think horseback riding through Konavle, an ATV or buggy safari, sea kayaking around the Old Town walls, or even a private Game of Thrones tour through the city.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Westerns are often thought to glorify the violence and vigilantism of the 19th-century towns on the expanding American border.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of think
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  • According to an affidavit, law enforcement officials believe Tuz-Noh has ties to a drug trafficking organization.
    — City News Service, Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The Lamborghini Murciélago believed to be the marque’s final V-12 with a manual is headed to auction.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of believe
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  • Takaichi's remark crossed what China considers a red line in its relations with other countries about Taiwan, which is a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its territory.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Last week, amid trade talks with the US, Carney asked premiers to consider bringing US alcohol back to store shelves in hopes of reaching a deal.
    — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of consider
Verb
  • Trust grows when transformation is communicated clearly instead of left for others to guess.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Their performances keep the audience guessing about both characters until Holloway finally brings the pieces together in a tremendously satisfying finale.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of guess
Verb
  • Delaying a medical appointment is a common response to feeling stressed about what’s going on with your body, according to a 2021 study on health care avoidance.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 24 Aug. 2026
  • These measures improve a sense of safety on campus, and students feel their mental health needs are being met, Dorn said.
    — Cindy Von Quednow, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of feel
Verb
  • The barrel had been punctured several times and dumped far offshore, Spencer said, but whoever discarded the remains likely never imagined the reservoir’s shoreline would one day retract hundreds of feet.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On the other hand, severe inflation could produce the same nominal milestone while bitcoin purchased far less than enthusiasts imagine.
    — Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of imagine

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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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