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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 company has received global recognition, with the World Economic Forum deeming its factories in Lexington, Kentucky, China, Indonesia and France as Lighthouse status.
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Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Internationally, world football’s governing body FIFA fined England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for their use of the poppy to mark Remembrance Day in 2016, deeming it to be a political symbol.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
It was overturned, the officials deeming it an incomplete pass after review.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
A couple of months before that, the musician went to space on Blue Origin’s first-ever all-woman flight crew — but that venture was also shrouded in controversy, with some critics deeming it a waste of resources.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Issuing a final verdict, the stewards overturned Sainz's penalty, deeming the clash as a racing incident.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The film has clear influences from slashers like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and was widely lauded for bringing fresh life to the genre, with some critics even deeming it a love letter to all that came before it.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Another customer mentioned that it’s held up well against their cat’s claws, deeming it a must-have for any pet owner.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The American River Parkway contains oak trees protected under a Sacramento County ordinance deeming that wood significant to the historical heritage of this area, the lawsuit said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
Internationally, world football’s governing body FIFA fined England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for their use of the poppy to mark Remembrance Day in 2016, deeming it to be a political symbol.
—Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
It was overturned, the officials deeming it an incomplete pass after review.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 8 Nov. 2025
A couple of months before that, the musician went to space on Blue Origin’s first-ever all-woman flight crew — but that venture was also shrouded in controversy, with some critics deeming it a waste of resources.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Issuing a final verdict, the stewards overturned Sainz's penalty, deeming the clash as a racing incident.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
The film has clear influences from slashers like The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and was widely lauded for bringing fresh life to the genre, with some critics even deeming it a love letter to all that came before it.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2025
Another customer mentioned that it’s held up well against their cat’s claws, deeming it a must-have for any pet owner.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The American River Parkway contains oak trees protected under a Sacramento County ordinance deeming that wood significant to the historical heritage of this area, the lawsuit said.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deeming
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The movie follows the irrepressible leader, who espoused gender and social equality while believing herself to be the female incarnation of Christ.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Some people even swam across the mile-wide river, or walked across its ice in winter, believing that freedom and opportunity awaited them on the other side.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Typing becomes editing, not thinking.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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And not thinking there were going to be a point of anything.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Most teams could use a hitter like Schwarber in the lineup, especially considering how valuable slugging has become in the modern era.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Magistrate Judge Reagan Jameson, who handed down the sentence, noted that the defense and prosecution teams felt the plea deal was the best conclusion to come to, considering the jury could not come to a unanimous decision.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 Nov. 2025
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Though the Raptors must develop players behind and in support of their stars, this version of the team doesn’t work without those stars figuring this out.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Two returnees figuring prominently in the rotation are juniors Aidan Burke (a 6-3 guard) and Cade Pendleton (a 6-10 forward).—
Bill Center,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 Nov. 2025
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The 28-year-old didn’t leave commenters guessing too long.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Nov. 2025
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The end result — essentially the hottest FaceTime ever — leaves viewers guessing who will be next to pick up the phone.—
Ana Calderone,
PEOPLE,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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War stories have acquired even greater momentum since railroads and military staff colleges emerged in the late nineteenth century, when states committed themselves to the business of planning—a serious work that nevertheless entails playing war games and imagining scenarios.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Visionary – for imagining future scenarios and leading ahead of the curve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While the big luxury brands spent the pandemic and post-pandemic era driving up prices on shoppers who were sitting at home and looking to spend, the sector is now feeling the aftereffects with much shakier sales in a challenging consumer landscape.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Vionic Women’s Walk Max Sneaker These breathable mesh sneakers will keep your feet feeling cool, fresh, and secure with each stride.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Deeming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deeming. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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