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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
The foul was deemed not to be flagrant, and Clark completed the rare four-point play.
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Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Instead of condos and a high-end resort, scientific research continues, and a growing array of recreational activities have turned an institution once deemed obsolete into a one-of-a-kind attraction.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The ambient producer Jake Muir has a gift for hearing depth in sounds that might otherwise be deemed forgettable.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026
Whether painting one’s pout was deemed empowering or degrading often reflected the feminine expectations of different generations.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Depositions of firefighters and other officials explaining their efforts during the Lachman were deemed inadmissible during trial by Judge Anne Hwang in May.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Excluded from the Local 10 package will be any Heat broadcasts deemed by the NBA as solely national broadcasts on ABC, NBC, Prime, ESPN or Peacock.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Senegal beat Morocco to win its second continental title earlier this year, but was subsequently deemed to have forfeited the game by African football’s governing body because much of the squad had left the field after a contentious penalty call late in the game.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026
Instead of condos and a high-end resort, scientific research continues, and a growing array of recreational activities have turned an institution once deemed obsolete into a one-of-a-kind attraction.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
The ambient producer Jake Muir has a gift for hearing depth in sounds that might otherwise be deemed forgettable.
—Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 8 June 2026
Whether painting one’s pout was deemed empowering or degrading often reflected the feminine expectations of different generations.
—Eileen G'sell, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
But Tilly and Gershon playfully bickered onstage as the former remembered things slightly differently, with Tilly saying the problem had more to do with a shot of her hand on Gershon's crotch that was deemed too realistic.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Depositions of firefighters and other officials explaining their efforts during the Lachman were deemed inadmissible during trial by Judge Anne Hwang in May.
—Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Excluded from the Local 10 package will be any Heat broadcasts deemed by the NBA as solely national broadcasts on ABC, NBC, Prime, ESPN or Peacock.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 8 June 2026
Senegal beat Morocco to win its second continental title earlier this year, but was subsequently deemed to have forfeited the game by African football’s governing body because much of the squad had left the field after a contentious penalty call late in the game.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deemed
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Covid pandemic-era border closures hampered exchange between the two sides and later, Pyongyang grew closer to Moscow, deploying what are believed to be thousands of soldiers to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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This was evidence, Köhler believed, of spontaneous problem solving by the chimpanzee; no training was required.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
7 June 2026
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Chris plays things on the mandolin that people never thought were possible.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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During 40 days of war with the US and Israel, Iran showcased its ability to send ballistic missiles to areas previously thought untouchable.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The Atlas Lions stunned everyone en route to the semifinals at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, and while France and Spain are considered the favorites in 2026, Morocco is still a contender.—
Amna Subhan,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
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His office said France considered Franco-German defense cooperation remained a necessity for both countries and their European partners.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Some guessed Gadd's Donny became a stalker himself by the end of that Netflix miniseries.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Many of those Fan Festival registrants from around the world likely never even had heard of Kansas City before this, Kramer guessed.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Shaw said frustration with the situation would be particularly acute among Black voters who already felt the party was taking their votes for granted without showing up for them in kind.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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Declan Rice — England/Arsenal A monster athlete who makes his destructive presence felt all over the pitch and can drive his team forward with the ball at his feet, as well as providing world-class set-piece delivery.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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The word also figured heavily in the Alien and Sedition Acts, a set of four 18th century laws that restricted citizenship, expanded the president’s authority to detain and deport foreigners, and criminalized dissenting speech.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Both her audition and her callback had fallen flat, but the company must have figured that casting an amateur from hard-luck Butte as Lucetta would make good press.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Verb
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The county civil grand jury concluded the school board canceled the contract based on a misrepresentation of the facts, failed to act in students’ best interest, disparaged the school community and took actions that were supposed to be handled by district staff.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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In 2035, it’s supposed to be the United Kingdom.—
Chris Jones,
The Atlantic,
7 June 2026
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The spectral figures, marked by their sarong colors, imagined Zodiacs, doshas and more, operate haunto-structurally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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Other pieces, ranging from caps and T-shirts to tote bags, are adorned with both brand names as well as laurels and pomelos — a key ingredient in the sweet treats imagined for the occasion by Ladurée executive chef of pastry Julien Alvarez.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Deemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deemed. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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