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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 If Cruz’s support scatters across two films, neither performance may crack the top five and if concentrated on one, she could be deemed far safer. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 The jury can also convict Clancy of lesser charges — second-degree murder or manslaughter — or deem her not guilty due to lack of criminal responsibility. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 Estonian company Bolt, for example, allows drivers to use car models that Uber deemed too old, while InDrive allows both passenger and driver to haggle over prices. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The brothers were previously indicted in Romania on charges of human trafficking, but in late 2024 the Bucharest court of appeals sent the case back to prosecutors after deeming some evidence inadmissible. — Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deem

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During our time there, we were treated to a three-course chef’s tasting menu that was a paean to the summer; think a profusion of tomatoes, stone fruit, local soft cheeses, and edible flowers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
For example, both the United States and China plan to build bases near the moon's south pole, which is thought to harbor large amounts of water ice.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of think

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Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz said Monday in a post on X that the Polish army recovered what was believed to be a Russian military drone from the Baltic Sea near the coastal village of Jaroslawiec.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026
Many believe that the reason the good opportunities have seemingly disappeared is because the market is too crowded.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of believe

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If Caballero continues struggling, the Yankees have to at least consider whether Volpe can fill a utility role.

— Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
And considering power, price, and popularity, the PlayStation 5 (whether base, all-digital, or Pro) is the best option for most gamers.

— Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of consider

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For example, the panel might guess which voice actor is pretending to be a child in a group of real children or which couple will be signing divorce papers by the end of the episode.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Director Chloe Okuno builds an atmosphere of dread, keeps the audience guessing and subtly underlines the film’s message about gaslighting and misogyny.

— David Faris, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of guess

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And while the Lanterns are sort of wrong about the latter (more on that to follow), the jump to the former conclusion feels a tad out of the blue.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
For people feeling strapped by steep costs, the 60/30/10 budget can offer a more forgiving framework to follow.

— Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of feel

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Rather than imagine the ways these characters might have evolved over nearly 30 years, the script by Akiva Goldsman, Georgia Pritchett, and Kelly Marcel regresses the women in order to retread many of the beats of the original film.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Ground Zero, 25 years later The World Trade Center site, which took more than a decade to rebuild, has been transformed into something few could have imagined in the days after the attacks.

— Thomas E. Franklin, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026

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