as in believing
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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 deeming
The film has been revered by critics and has stirred up Oscars buzz for Chalamet, with many awards pundits deeming him the frontrunner for the best actor prize.
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Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
One story that’s passed into legend has the director forcing Cruise to walk through a doorway 95 times before deeming the performance believable.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
The judge blocked an attempt to introduce photos tied to abuse allegations, deeming them irrelevant.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The officials picked up the flag, deeming there wasn’t a penalty on the play.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The firm rates the beauty company a buy, deeming it its top pick in beauty for 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®,sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
While the dark rounds were snagged from the table, the real nod of approval came from the ultimate judge, my grandmother, deeming the leftover cookies just perfect.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
An appeals court later upheld the fraud finding but threw out the financial penalty, deeming it excessive.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The company has received global recognition, with the World Economic Forum deeming its factories in Lexington, Kentucky, China, Indonesia and France as Lighthouse status.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Dec. 2025
One story that’s passed into legend has the director forcing Cruise to walk through a doorway 95 times before deeming the performance believable.
—Lane Brown, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025
The judge blocked an attempt to introduce photos tied to abuse allegations, deeming them irrelevant.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025
The officials picked up the flag, deeming there wasn’t a penalty on the play.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Dec. 2025
The firm rates the beauty company a buy, deeming it its top pick in beauty for 2026.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®,sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
While the dark rounds were snagged from the table, the real nod of approval came from the ultimate judge, my grandmother, deeming the leftover cookies just perfect.
—Editors Of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Dec. 2025
An appeals court later upheld the fraud finding but threw out the financial penalty, deeming it excessive.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025
The company has received global recognition, with the World Economic Forum deeming its factories in Lexington, Kentucky, China, Indonesia and France as Lighthouse status.
—Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeming
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Prosecutors released his booking photo, believing that there may be more victims.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The defendant and his mother frequently argued in the weeks between Wei Hou’s release from prison and the victim’s murder, with Zhu Hou believing her son was stealing cash from her to fund his drug habit, Holland said.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The makeup of the roster and the team's second-highest preseason ranking in Wieber's seven seasons has her thinking the group could create a special season.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.—
Armin Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In considering whether to allow the sales, China is trying to balance AI development with its push for chip self-sufficiency.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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In other business, the council began considering a request to annex a 47-acre parcel east of Bauer Farms, south of County Road 700 North and west of 625 West.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Continue roasting, figuring about 15 minutes per pound.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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As soon as he's been figuring everything out, he's been texting the QB room.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 Dec. 2025
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Instead of guessing what to try first, Basin set me up for success from the start and offered me an overview of each treatment and the benefit of a thermotherapy circuit.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also, there’s value in keeping people guessing.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Jan. 2026
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Long before audiences saw Glinda’s dazzling pink dresses or Elphaba’s dramatic layered ensembles on the big screen, Paul Tazewell was imagining how silhouette, color and texture would bring the witches of Oz to life.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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The three-year Off-Broadway hit is a parody of the classic film Titanic, imagining the story as if Celine Dion were narrating it.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even supposing the pledges in the 1990s documents amounted to a crime, the legal deadline for bringing mortgage fraud charges has expired.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The Whiteroom + Cactus Contrast Waist Satin Trousers will elevate any knit while secretly feeling like pajamas, thanks to their drapey fit and drawstring waistband.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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At one point, the actress became hyper-focused on social media posts after feeling detached from the group.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Deeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeming. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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