DEEMED Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deemed

verb

past tense of deem

as in believed

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 deemed In Beloozerov’s case, a source familiar with the matter told CNN the agency deemed the use of deadly force justified. — Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026 Noticing the tens of tons of melons left behind after harvest since they are not deemed retail-worthy, in 2024 the partners began work on transforming these less-than-perfect melons into bags. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 The law is designed to provide a people believed to be mentally ill with an involuntary examination if they are deemed a danger to themselves or others, and can be extended through legal processes. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 Based on such views, the mission will almost certainly be deemed a complete failure, with total loss of vehicle and payload. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 10 Aug. 2026 However, the list of products deemed GRAS by companies grew to include many synthetic and natural additives, all incorporated into the food supply without independent review. — ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026 Aymeric Laporte is a potential target, but his €80 million price tag is deemed excessive. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Most fall into the performing arts departments at their organizations or schools without the classification, including the benefits, of being deemed an official sport. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 9 Aug. 2026 Carrington delivered a dangerous hit that officials deemed serious enough to warrant a Flagrant 2 and an ejection, then responded by invoking race. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

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Getty Images The Atlanta Braves entered the trade deadline hoping to strengthen a roster with postseason aspirations, particularly a starting rotation that many around baseball believed still needed another frontline arm.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
This is believed to be the world’s first instance of carbon quantum dots demonstrating insect-repellent properties.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of believed

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The instrument was one of two small, ornate trumpets — one silver, the other thought to be bronze or copper — found among Tutankhamun’s treasures over a decade and a half earlier.

— Sheena McKenzie, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
Fairview’s board thought hard before committing to such a costly venture, but had a dream, said Edie Kalin, president of the Odd Fellows Home of CT.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of thought

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Tarik Skubal could have been wearing a Rays hat or a Brewers hat if either organization felt comfortable parting with prospects.

— Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
But with this hypothesis the siblings felt they had been given the freedom to dream for the first time—the very time a miracle might just happen.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of felt

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Locals immediately figured Russian bombs—the end of the world.

— Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
The businesses that have figured this out — the ones with performers in the queue, immersive environments, or lines that have become destinations in themselves — aren’t just reducing the pain of waiting.

— Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 31 July 2026

Definition of figured

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And, just as most holodeck adventures turn out to be bad for the blood pressure, going on vacation is never as restful or relaxing as it's supposed to be.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026
In Martin’s view, there was something too rushed and pat about how the assassination had been pinned on a feckless young (supposed) Marxist who was then (rather conveniently) shot dead on national television.

— Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of supposed

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Citrini Research’s February note imagined agents lifting output per hour to rates unseen since the 1950s while employment and demand collapse.

— Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Though this spot is situated on the Upper West Side, Gluck imagined the fictional Claremont’s being located even further north in Manhattan's various Heights.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026

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