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Recent Examples of deemed
Wilken, a combat veteran, attempted to extinguish the flames himself, but the home was ultimately deemed a total loss.
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Jason Rantala, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Indeed, the history of American politics is littered with ostensible golden ages—the Era of Good Feelings, the Roaring Twenties, the postwar ’50s—that can only be deemed such by our total exclusion.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Hegseth said the company must allow for any uses the Pentagon deemed lawful.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The postal service also can suspend delivery to homes or neighborhoods deemed unsafe because of loose dogs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
In mid-May, the US military was prepared to conduct an operation to seize the nuclear material that was ultimately deemed to be too high-risk, CNN previously reported.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The family seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, psychological harm, humiliation, property damage and other monetary losses, along with costs and other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Mackinac National Park was established in 1875, but was deemed too expensive for the national government to maintain, so custody was later transferred to the state of Michigan, and has since become Mackinac Island State Park.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That said, Kimble was asked to scale back one scene with the creature — an attack on a solider in episode two that turned out so gory, Hawley deemed it too much for even FX.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Jason Rantala, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Indeed, the history of American politics is littered with ostensible golden ages—the Era of Good Feelings, the Roaring Twenties, the postwar ’50s—that can only be deemed such by our total exclusion.
—Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026
Hegseth said the company must allow for any uses the Pentagon deemed lawful.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
The postal service also can suspend delivery to homes or neighborhoods deemed unsafe because of loose dogs.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 June 2026
In mid-May, the US military was prepared to conduct an operation to seize the nuclear material that was ultimately deemed to be too high-risk, CNN previously reported.
—Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
The family seeks damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, psychological harm, humiliation, property damage and other monetary losses, along with costs and other relief deemed appropriate by the court.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Mackinac National Park was established in 1875, but was deemed too expensive for the national government to maintain, so custody was later transferred to the state of Michigan, and has since become Mackinac Island State Park.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
That said, Kimble was asked to scale back one scene with the creature — an attack on a solider in episode two that turned out so gory, Hawley deemed it too much for even FX.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deemed
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In the video, the suspects were seen wearing black face coverings, with one also carrying a black backpack and a pink box believed to be containing the cash.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Our original motto made no claim about what Americans believed about God.—
David Williamson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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The findings, which were published Wednesday in the journal PLOS One, provide radiocarbon dating data as well as an analysis of building material, suggesting the boat traveled farther than previously thought.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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At the time, both their son and daughter thought the basement was scary, which led to another route for the room’s remodel.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Dec. 2025
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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias also is widely considered to be preparing a run for mayor.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Knowing the basics of biomarkers, PSMA and PSMA-PET scans can help caregivers ask informed questions, participate more confidently in treatment discussions and ensure that every appropriate option is being considered.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
15 June 2026
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Who would have guessed before this game Bryce Young would thoroughly outplay Stafford?—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Dec. 2025
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There was consensus – ESPN’s panel of insiders guessed the Clippers would be the league’s sixth-best team!—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
26 Nov. 2025
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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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The steamy walk-in shower felt especially luxurious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Another design figured the view of the pyramids shining against a gradient sky.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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But, if nothing else, the Yankees figured the right-handed Goldschmidt could be a weapon off the bench against southpaws while continuing to mentor Rice at first and providing veteran leadership.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 June 2026
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You’re supposed to meditate and pray.—
Michael Hollett,
SPIN,
14 June 2026
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The Iran team was originally supposed to be based in Tucson, Arizona.—
Julia Vargas Jones,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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And this year, no one had a greater impact than the individuals who imagined, designed, and built AI.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
11 Dec. 2025
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If the teams win, a whole new business of NASCAR will need to be imagined and implemented, and the governing body will need to pay hefty sums in damages, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Deemed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deemed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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