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
Replay overturned the initial call and deemed Swanson safe to give the Cubs another shot to add on with two runners on base for Busch, who ultimately struck out.
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
When Tiffany’s family sought a private lab to conduct DNA testing years after her death, most evidence was deemed scientifically useless.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Freeform rolling carry-on was deemed the Best Overall Carry-on by Travel + Leisure after rounds of rigorous testing at our New York City lab.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The boat had been deemed overdue earlier that day after authorities were informed that two people had potentially gone missing on a Long Island Sound boat trip between Stratford and Norwalk Wednesday night.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2025
When Tiffany’s family sought a private lab to conduct DNA testing years after her death, most evidence was deemed scientifically useless.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 12 July 2025
The Freeform rolling carry-on was deemed the Best Overall Carry-on by Travel + Leisure after rounds of rigorous testing at our New York City lab.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2025
The boat had been deemed overdue earlier that day after authorities were informed that two people had potentially gone missing on a Long Island Sound boat trip between Stratford and Norwalk Wednesday night.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for deem
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Here are other things that came out of Engelbert’s availability: Engelbert said the WNBA is thinking about expanding its future scheduling footprint as well as the number of games played in upcoming seasons.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
20 July 2025
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An object believed to be both from another star system and the oldest comet ever observed has been imaged by a massive telescope on a volcano in Hawaii.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Authorities believe Bryant is the man captured on surveillance video throwing a Molotov cocktail through the window of the building, according to an arrest affidavit cited by the Denver Post and Colorado Public Radio (CPR).—
Ben Brachfeld,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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This is particularly important for homeowners in fire-prone areas to consider, the James Hardie pro says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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Several residents said the situation was an opportunity for the City Council to consider letting residents select their waste hauler, rather than limiting them to services with the city’s lone waste hauler, Republic Services.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
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Meanwhile, when other platforms misfire spectacularly, we're left guessing whether this reflects leadership views, corporate risk aversion, regulatory pressure, or accident.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 July 2025
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But in the meantime, relatives could only guess the severity of the injury by observing the facial expressions of Nuggets personnel.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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Between two islanders being kicked off after past racist posts resurfaced, producers switching and removing fan-favorite challenges to fewer recouplings and the fandom becoming more toxic, viewers felt that the experience was tainted by these factors.—
Giana Levy,
Variety,
14 July 2025
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The Panthers are banking on a repeat performance, even if Jackson feels like a potential regression candidate.—
Mike Kaye
July 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The two imagined the estate as a members-only club, attracting international jet-setters, diplomats, and cultural tastemakers seeking an alternative to resort tourism.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Forty participants had come together to imagine a common future.—
Guy Ben-Aharon,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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“Deem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deem. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.
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