DEEMING Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

deeming

verb

present participle of deem

as in believing

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 deeming The first of these policies is known as the From-Conception-to-End-of-Pregnancy (FCEP) option, which enables states to use CHIP funding to cover otherwise ineligible pregnant people, including undocumented immigrants, by deeming the fetus to be a low-income child. — Rachel E. Fabi, STAT, 23 June 2026 Many states and local governments limited in-person worship, deeming large gatherings unsafe; Kirk began speaking to congregations that defied COVID regulations. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 The Pentagon placed Anthropic on a blacklist as a result, deeming it too dangerous for government use. — Richard Hall, Time, 13 June 2026 Commenters on the council of Villasimius' Facebook page were less than thrilled about the new rules, slamming the umbrella rule as unsafe and deeming the beach cost unfair. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026 The Supreme Court struck down a centerpiece of that tariff regime earlier this year, deeming it unconstitutional. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 June 2026 The Cook Political Report has recently reassessed both of their races, deeming the Republicans only slightly favored to hold their Senate seat, and the governor’s race a toss-up. — Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 3 June 2026 Modesto said if the council fails to approve the resolution, the SBOA could recommend a state takeover after deeming the city’s finances unauditable. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2026 The measure comes two weeks after the city posted a legal notice deeming the Campanile site as unsafe. — Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 2 June 2026

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The market does not reward investors simply for believing harder.

— Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Shares of the software companies were up after Guggenheim upgraded both to buy, believing that artificial intelligence won’t be a death knell for the companies and attractive valuations in the stocks.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Definition of believing

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But Atim is already thinking about how to further grow the character, and her direct-to-camera speech in Akasha’s final moments in the episode is a barn burner of fury and vengeance that will hopefully secure the series a fourth season.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 7 July 2026
Mahoney says, for example, many consumers tend to be myopic - being laser-focused on things like the upfront sticker price of a good or service, but not thinking about the overall cost and experience of dealing with a company.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 7 July 2026

Definition of thinking

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Along with zoning rules, the city is considering changes to regulations governing water use, noise, and economic development agreements.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
As countries continue investing in medical infrastructure, aesthetic innovation and services for international patients, travelers have more options than ever before when considering where to seek aesthetic care.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of considering

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Roddey wants more money for schools and less for the city, figuring the city can make up funding through utility sales to incoming companies.

— John Marks, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
All of the democratic socialist legislators, including then-Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, were smart enough to stay away, figuring this was not the moment to cheer Hamas, even for those committed to the Palestinian cause.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Definition of figuring

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As has been the norm this summer, seasonal storms kept attendees guessing about whether the July 4 tradition would go forward until downbeat.

— Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Just like his previous assist for Dembele, both came from sneaky passes into the box, the first for Bradley Barcola after another mazy run and cheeky nutmeg on the defender, keeping Gustaf Lagerbielke guessing before rolling it through his legs.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of guessing

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And although White died in 2021 at age 99, Bertinelli says her presence continues to be felt, imagining exactly what her friend would have done as a guest on the pod.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Not quite even for hardcore devotees of his deep cuts, given his penchant for re-imagining and genre-bending his back catalogue during live performances.

— Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026

Definition of imagining

Verb

The Majestic espouses a traditional luxury hotel style without feeling stuffy or pretentious.

— Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 7 July 2026
That feeling Moskovitz had was shared by many of the other actors on the project, largely new characters not introduced in the Legally Blonde canon before the series.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 6 July 2026

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