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 From the fuchsia silk strapless gown to its pleated train in rose and pale pink, Instagram fans instantly fell in love with the tonal mix (a black bow in back, however, divided style pundits, some deeming it an unnecessary detail). — Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 18 Oct. 2026 Its airport remained open as travelers fled attacks elsewhere in the Gulf, and Saudis rallied around the flag, deeming any expressions of concern as unpatriotic. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Hardliners in Iran initially criticized Pezeshkian and Araghchi’s diplomatic overtures to Washington, deeming a decision to visit the country actively waging war against them as a sign of surrender. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 While most residents were able to return to their homes Wednesday morning after evacuations, city officials did yellow-tag one home, deeming it safe only for limited access, according to Long Beach fire spokesperson Capt. — Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026 While deeming the moratorium a meaningful step in the right direction, some hoped Mamdani would’ve gone further. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026 Federal authorities first agreed to a joint investigation, but Justice Department officials later refused to cooperate with state police, deeming any review of the fatal shooting unnecessary. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 3 Sep. 2026 Put more bluntly, sports event contracts are protected by federal law in some parts of the country but remain vulnerable elsewhere to states deeming them unlawful. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Yes, Zaslav took a finished movie — and a really good one at that — and tossed it into the trash heap, deeming it worthy only of a tax write-off. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026

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Leaders can acknowledge a difficult reality while still believing their actions—and their team’s—can improve it.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 Oct. 2026
When a child sets a top in motion, the philosopher snatches it, believing that understanding any small thing, even a spinning top, would be enough to understand everything.

— Stacy Keltner, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of believing

Verb

In a statement, district officials stated the cancellation was made considering sensitive themes in the musical, including an abusive relationship and romantic storylines, the Star-Telegram previously reported.

— Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
Right now, Australia’s government is considering proposals, pitched by big tech, that would usher in copyright reforms for the purposes of AI training.

— Lars Brandle, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of considering

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There’s a lot left to get back on the right track — especially with the New York Giants figuring things out at the top of the division — but Monday’s result could serve as the launching pad for a run in the next few weeks.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
Ernest couldn’t sleep, but lay awake on his mattress in the basement, figuring.

— Madeline ffitch, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of figuring

Verb

Sorry to say it, but right now, guessing is what many are doing.

— Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
LaBranche has become a master of sleight of hand and confusing defenses as the Warriors utilize a ton of misdirection and a plethora of running backs to keep the opposition guessing about who is getting the ball.

— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of guessing

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Only during the last 12 or 13 months did the team really start imagining ways to bring the phrase to life.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
And for a genre that has spent decades imagining women’s unsatisfied desires as a threat, that opens up some interesting possibilities.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of imagining

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More recently, other experts have advised American farmers to go all out growing soybeans, supposing they will be needed by the Chinese or somebody.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
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

Definition of supposing

Verb

During Monday's Morning Meeting , Jim thought that Microsoft and Amazon would be feeling the most heat to raise funds following Meta's move Monday and Alphabet's $85 billion stock sale over the summer.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026
Most Western countries are aging and feeling the sting of inflation, especially in ballooning housing costs.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Oct. 2026

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