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
Teams deemed the valve needed to be replaced and the rocket needed to be rolled back from the pad to Boeing’s Vertical Integration Facility.
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
He was deeply inspired by the work of Kool Herc, who is often deemed the father of hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
DeSantis signed legislation barring private schools deemed to be affiliated with or influenced by a foreign terrorist organization into law on April 6.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The spike was deemed concerning enough to address.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
He was deeply inspired by the work of Kool Herc, who is often deemed the father of hip-hop.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Apr. 2026
DeSantis signed legislation barring private schools deemed to be affiliated with or influenced by a foreign terrorist organization into law on April 6.
—Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
The spike was deemed concerning enough to address.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Pickleball players enthused over new courts are likely to be the only residents — outside of municipal employees — who think San Diego is even slightly better run now than in 2011.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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Rowing has given me a platform to be competitive and really challenge how people think about me.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Detectives believe Rodriguez took the man's body, drove nearly 100 miles away to Highland and dumped the man's body in the road.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The islands are home to a very conservative branch of Calvinism which believes deeply in the Sabbath.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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After discovering that the infantry is mounting an attack on Southern forces, Henry considers the chance to clear his name and finally fight for his country.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The correct response was H&R Block, but Jennings got it wrong and instead guessed FedEx.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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Here’s guessing Jackson, an independent spirit, was never quite locked in.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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While the situation may feel serious, Lipsher stressed that preparation is about staying ahead of the problem, not panicking.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Young restaurateur David Foulquier took inspiration from his Persian and French roots when imagining this downtown spot.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Just imagine singing along with a club full of other disciples.—
David Harris,
SPIN,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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