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 Wimbledon also plans to confiscate any items deemed a distraction, like ring lights. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026 Article 55 of the AI Act requires providers of general-purpose AI models deemed to pose systemic risk to report serious incidents to the AI Office within 15 days, and the most severe incidents within two days. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Federal authorities have arrested and sought to deport pro-Palestinian activists, actions that judges have deemed a First Amendment violation. — Brieanna J. Frank, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026 The president deemed Cornyn not close enough to his MAGA movement, backing Paxton and ousting the incumbent. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026 Animals can have their protections stripped after their species are deemed to have recovered. — Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026 If Cruz’s support scatters across two films, neither performance may crack the top five and if concentrated on one, she could be deemed far safer. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026 Should Guimaraes be deemed ready after his cameo at Villa Park, a new midfield configuration could be afoot this weekend. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 End-of-life rare-earth permanent magnets, manufacturing swarf, and other scrap containing critical minerals were deemed recoverable resources essential to national security. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026

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By the time Wade was making his decision, league sources said, there was an inkling that the Sixers’ pursuit of Brown had become serious enough that those involved believed there was a legitimate chance a deal could happen.

— Tony Jones, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Paul Stuart has long been known for its soft-shoulder look in tailoring and is believed to have been the first American retailer to bring side vents to the States, as well as the three-button suit.

— Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of believed

Verb

Manchester City’s long-standing deal with Etihad Airways is thought to bring in a higher yield but that also covers naming rights for the club’s stadium.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Attending Sunday’s launch ceremony with Kim was his daughter, who is thought to be named Ju Ae and who experts think Kim is grooming to be his successor.

— Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of thought

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Things like remaining schedule and other factors are considered, along with the team itself.

— Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The average age of those planes is 30 years, not considered much older than the average age of Amazon’s entire fleet, which is nearly 27 years.

— Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of considered

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Hill and White guessed their crowds were up to five times as large as the one at Sam Burley Park – 10,000 to 15,000 for a big game.

— Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
Looking back on her extraordinary life, few could have guessed how big that little girl could dream.

— Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of guessed

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The Georgia international cutting in off the left to curl the ball into the far corner has been a trademark in European football since his 2022 move to Napoli, but the ball in behind being played by his opposite winger, Desire Doue, felt different.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The impact felt by Muslim Americans and others has been part of what Vida Lashgari has learned about the attacks that took place a few years before she was born.

— Deepti Hajela, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of felt

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There’s the basic practical question of how we’re supposed to believe that nobody has figured out who Russ is after more than six episodes.

— Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026
Because somewhere in the middle of caring for your children and parents, you’re still supposed to make room for yourself.

— Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of supposed

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Few could have imagined then, just how far women’s boxing would travel, carried high on Taylor’s shoulders, over the next 17 years.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The conceit — Monroe imagined at the century mark, walking into an audition and finally allowed to speak her mind — arrived nearly whole.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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